Ryan Reaves erases Michael Pezzetta in a fight

Ryan Reaves has been on fire since his return to the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He recently squared off against Tanner Jeannot of the Tampa Bay Lightning and tonight, against the Montreal Canadiens, he took on Michael Pezzetta.

Reaves, brimming with newfound confidence, absolutely destroyed Pezzetta in their bout. After the fight, he didn't hesitate to taunt the Canadiens bench as he was escorted to the penalty box.


Having a teammate like Reaves, who is willing to go to battle and stand up for his team, is invaluable for the Maple Leafs.



While Reaves might only see limited ice time, his presence in the lineup, especially given his recent performances, is crucial for the team, particularly addressing their need for toughness during playoff runs.

Here's the reaction of the Leafs bench following the last two fights of Ryan Reaves.



Additionally, the Maple Leafs' decisive victory over their historic rivals surely adds to the satisfaction. Many Maple Leafs fans would love to see the Canadiens regain their competitiveness, as it makes matchups between the two teams even more exciting.

As seen on sportsnet
Reaves unloads several punches on Pezzetta in one-sided tilt