The Anaheim Ducks will be without their leading goal scorer for about six weeks as Corey Perry suffered a "deep laceration on his leg" during their loss to Colorado on Thursday night.

Perry was reportedly going to the net when Avalanche goaltender Jose Theodore accidentally hit Perry in the leg with his skate. The skate blade reportedly cut into the muscle and tendons of Perry's leg which will keep him out of action for about six weeks.

To replace Perry on the roster the Ducks have recalled Bobby Ryan from Portland of the AHL. Ryan has three goals and five points in 13 games this season and will now have a great opportunity to play on the Ducks top two lines for at least the rest of the regular season and the first round of the playoffs.

Perry's regular season ends with 29 goals and 54 points. He will be a restricted free agent on July 1st.

UPDATE - Here's the Ducks official release on the injury:

Ducks RW Corey Perry suffered a right quad tendon laceration (above right knee) last night @ Colorado during the third period. Perry underwent successful surgery last night to repair the tendon, performed by Avalanche Team Physician Dr. Andy Parker at a local Denver hospital. Perry was not in any serious danger and is expected to be released from the hospital today or tomorrow. He is expected to be out of the lineup approximately six weeks.

“Corey is doing very well this morning, thanks to both clubs’ medical staffs,” said Ducks Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Burke. “His injury is not career-threatening and we expect him back 100 percent in approximately six weeks.”

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