Perry aims for return during Dallas series

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Corey Perry jumped on the ice before practice Tuesday and decided he wanted to stay there.

The sight of Perry taking part in a couple of drills was encouraging for the Ducks as it appears their leading goal scorer this season could be in position to return sometime during the Western Conference quarterfinals against Dallas.

Perry skated for the first time since his right quadriceps muscle was severed just above the knee when he was cut by the skate of Colorado goaltender Jose Theodore in a game March 6.

"Today, it felt great," Perry said. "That's why I stayed out and did a couple of drills with the team. If it continues to be like that, it could be quicker than everybody thinks."

Ducks' Perry aims for return during Dallas series. - Los Angeles Times