Reaves, 6'2, 225 lbs, is one of the most feared enforcers in the league. It's not every game where you see a willing combatant step up to the challenge.
Jeannot, 6'2, 208 lbs, may have give given up almost 20 lbs in the fight, but I'm sure he gained a lot of respect, not only from the Preds fanbase, but also from Reavo himself.
If Jeannot wants another crack at Reaves, he'll have to wait a few months, as the Preds and Rangers don't face off again until March 19th at Madison Square Garden.