41-year-old Corey Perry makes Tony DeAngelo regret dropping the gloves!

Never underestimate Corey Perry!

At 41, the veteran Lo the gloves every night. But on Thursday against the New York Islanders, Perry showed that he’s still more than willing to get involved when his team needs a spark.

Perry squared off with Tony DeAngelo after the Islanders defenseman appeared to initiate the confrontation. It may not have been the best decision on DeAngelo’s part, as Perry was more than happy to oblige.

The fight was exactly the kind of moment that can get a team going. Perry wasn’t simply standing up for himself: he was trying to inject some energy into the Kings and give his teammates a reason to rally around him in the second period.

And perhaps the best part came afterward.

As Perry made his way to the penalty box, he was seen laughing, looking like a player who had thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

At 41, Perry clearly hasn’t lost his appetite for this kind of hockey. He may be a veteran, but he’s still got that competitive fire, and Tony DeAngelo got a reminder of it on Thursday night.