Not long ago, Kevin Shattenkirk was on the sidelines watching close and looking for a starting spot in the knockout round. . With Jim Montgomery opting for a slightly more solid defense deeper on the depth chart, pairing Parker Wotherspoon and Andrew Peeke, Shattenkirk was shut out in three straight games in April.
What a difference a week can make.
Not only is the 35-year-old defender expected to be in the lineup for Game 1 against Toronto on Saturday night, he will also tasked with helping revive Boston’s stagnant top power play unit.