HOCKEY fans in Toronto witnessed what is being called the “fight of the year.” Toronto Maple Leafs star Ryan Reaves traded blows with Columbus Blue Jackets rival Mathieu Olivier.

Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Ryan Reaves and Columbus Blue Jackets heavyweight Mathieu Olivier must have locked eyes prior to puck drop, because less than 90 seconds into Wednesday's game, the two dropped gloves and began circling one another.

This was the enforcer's first fight of the season, and it's the longest he's gone in a season without a dance. Olivier began throwing rapid right-handed punches, and Reaves lost his footing. However,

Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Ryan Reaves finally has his first fight of the 2024-25 season. Minutes into the first period of Wednesday night’s game between the Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets, there were fireworks as Reaves and Mathieu Olivier squared off in an intense tilt.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves spoke out on Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj’s decision to decline the invitation for a fight during Saturday’s game.

Reaves dropped the gloves with Olivier less than two minutes into the first period of the Leafs' loss Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves entered his first fight of the year, squaring off against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier early in the first period of Wednesday’s game.