Perry and Getzlaf have a long history together. They were both drafted in 2003, made their debuts during the 2005-06 season and helped the Ducks to the 2007 Stanley Cup title. Earlier this month, Getzlaf announced he would retire at the end of this season. The two
The Ducks referenced "The Twins" nickname in a photo they shared on social media. Not only did the two come up together and become fast friends playing 14 seasons together with the Ducks, they were born just six days apart. Before the puck was dropped, Getzlaf gave Perry a tap on the leg with his stick. Perry, for the record, won the face-off.