Ducks’ Perry out 3-4 weeks with knee sprain

Minnesota Wild defenceman Keith Ballard landed a massive hip check against Ducks star Corey Perry, taking him out by the knees and forcing him to leave the game.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry will be out for three to four weeks with a knee injury.

The NHL-leading Ducks announced the prognosis Tuesday for the 2011 NHL MVP.

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Perry was injured when Wild defenceman Keith Ballard hit him with a low hip check during the Ducks’ 5-4 win at Minnesota last Friday.

Perry leads the Ducks with 14 goals despite missing six games with mumps last month. He has 22 points in 23 games.

A long-term injury is unusual for the durable Perry, who had 43 goals and 39 assists last season. The former 50-goal scorer has missed just 11 games in the previous six seasons combined.

Perry will miss his eighth game this season when Anaheim hosts Edmonton on Wednesday.

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