CAPITALS LAND SHATTENKIRK

The Washington Capitals bolstered their title hopes Monday, acquiring defenseman Kevin

Shattenkirk in a deal with the St. Louis Blues. The Capitals, with the NHL’s best record, dealt a first-round pick in 2017, a second-rounder in 2018 and prospect Zach Sanford for the top rental property entering Wednesday’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline. Shattenkirk is an offensive-minded defenseman and elite puck mover. — Kevin Allen