Former Lightning forward Corey Perry will miss the start of the season for the Los Angeles Kings due to a knee injury.

The 40-year-old was injured on Friday during a training skate at the Kings' practice facility. According to MayorsManor.com, Perry went down awkwardly along the boards and was later taken off the ice in a wheelchair. The news was also confirmed by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

On Saturday morning, the Kings confirmed Perry had surgery and is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks.

Perry spent the 2021-22 and 2022-23 NHL seasons with the Lightning before signing with the Chicago Blackhawks. The 40-year old spent the last two seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. On July 1 he signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Kings as a free agent.