He most definitely is, averaging 22:57 of ice time per game on the Habs' blue line through six outings. That ranks him second on the squad in that department behind fellow rearguard Jeff Petry.
Things have clearly changed for the University of Minnesota product since his NHL playing days back home in the Twin Cities when he wasn't suiting up on a consistent basis.
"Coming in and out of the lineup, that's not easy. I don't care, I know you're playing at the highest level in the world, but we're human and we want to be the guys in the lineup every single night," affirmed Reilly. "When you rely on people like that, it's definitely special how supportive they are for me."
And, Mike and Lisa absolutely adore Montreal and have already visited several times. In fact, they were recently in town.
Unfortunately, the couple wasn't in the stands to witness their son's goal in person, but they'll be back to watch him at work soon enough. You can count on that.
"It's great when they come. I think they're going to come back in a month. They love it here, they love the atmosphere and they love the city," said Reilly. "The reviews they're bringing back to Minnesota are pretty positive and they're definitely kind of spreading the word that people should come up and visit."