Reaves is finally starting to do what he was brought to do in Toronto: bring some toughness and energy to the team. After a tough first half of the season, he showed that he's ready for the playoffs, by dropping the gloves against Tanner Jeannot in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Leafs went into the third period with a 3-1 deficit. Reaves, in the hope of firing up his teammate, decided to take on the Lightning's enforcer: Jeannot.
He landed a few solid punches and ended up winning the fight. After the altercation, he was pumped up.
Watch the fight here:
Even if he faced a lot of adversity this season, he's looking good now and with the playoffs around the corner, the Leafs will need him to be at his best self every night, ready to face off against their opponent's big guns.
Considering that the Leafs and the Lightning could meet up once again this year during the playoffs, this gave fans a good idea of what level of intensity both teams will bring in a few weeks, as they compete for the Stanley Cup.
Source: Puck Reporter - Reaves dominates Jeannot in an intense fight
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