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Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant defends Ryan Reaves’ rugged play

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves (75) slams Los Angeles Kings defenseman Derek Forbort (24) against the glass during the third period of an NHL hockey game at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. The Kings won 4-1. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie

Ryan Reaves doesn’t take long to create talking points, that’s for sure.

Two games into his career with the Golden Knights, Reaves has become a lightning rod for his rugged style.

And after Reaves took two minor penalties in third period of Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, Knights coach Gerard Gallant defended the play of the 6-foot-1-inch, 225-pound power forward.