Ahead of Saturday's home game against the Anaheim Ducks, Reaves was given the task of reading out the starting lineup.
This task was right in the enforcers wheelhouse as seen below:
It must have had an effect, the Wild lead after the first period 2-1. The game went to a shootout with Minnesota picking up the extra point for a 5-4 final score.
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4 DECEMBRE | 140 ANSWERS Ryan Reaves pumps up the entire locker room, continues to show why the Rangers should have kept him Are enforcers still needed in the NHL today? | ||
Yes, not every game but good to have one | 72 | 51.4 % |
No, game is all about speed now. No need | 8 | 5.7 % |
Yes, someone has to protect the stars | 60 | 42.9 % |
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