Overview
- The bout erupted on the shift after Zach Werenski cut San Jose’s lead late in the second period.
- Olivier said he requested the fight to energize Columbus and tried to hold Reaves up once he was going down.
- Reaves underwent memory, number, and balance checks under the concussion protocol and was cleared to return for the third.
- The 38-year-old called it the first knockdown of his career and said he expects another chance to face Olivier.
- With Reaves back, San Jose pulled away on third-period goals from Zack Ostapchuk, Mario Ferraro, and Macklin Celebrini to finish a 5-2 win.