Reese Johnson answered the call to drop the gloves.

Such an incident unfolded recently when the Chicago Blackhawks faced off against the Minnesota Wild in a preseason game. During this matchup, Blackhawks forward Reese Johnson found himself on the receiving end of a hit delivered by Connor Dewar.

Following the hit, both Reese and Dewar decided they had had enough and dropped their gloves. They engaged in a spirited exchange of blows, resulting in a solid bout that saw both men sent to the penalty box. This skirmish not only set off celebrations on both benches but also garnered a rousing response from the crowd at the United Center.

In the 2022-2023 season, Johnson played in 57 games, tallying four goals, two assists, and accumulating 38 penalty minutes. He is expected to continue playing a role in the Blackhawks' bottom six as the team remains committed to its rebuilding phase this year.