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Chicago Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said Thursday that winger Corey Perry successfully "neutralized" Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Ryan Reaves during their game this week, one day after Reaves questioned Perry's toughness.
The Blackhawks defeated the Maple Leafs 4-1 on Monday, with Perry scoring the eventual game-winning goal in the second period. Reaves and Perry sparked a scrum in the first period, though neither player was penalized. Later, cameras caught the two jawing at each other at the benches.
When asked about Perry on Wednesday, Reaves said he hasn't liked the 19-year NHL veteran since the first day he met him on the ice.