The Washington Capitals made a major move Monday night, acquiring top-four defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk from the St. Louis Blues, a source confirmed. Shattenkirk is expected to be in the Capitals’ lineup against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. [Matt Niskanen practices fully for Capitals]Through 61 games this season, Shattenkirk, 28, has 11 goals and 31 assists. Speaking with reporters late last week, Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan indicated he wouldn’t be making a blockbuster move like this one before Wednesday’s trade deadline. Last week, MacLellan said this is the best team that has ever been around Ovechkin.

Source: Washington Post February 28, 2017 03:35 UTC