NASHVILLE – Kevin Shattenkirk, whose return from a separated left shoulder is imminent, did not get into the lineup against the Predators, but coach David Quinn did make one change to the defense unit, returning Tony DeAngelo to the lineup after a three-game absence. Freddie Claesson came out.
Quinn said the move was more about getting DeAngelo back into the lineup.
“Freddie’s done a good job, and I’ve talked about this; we feel like we’ve got eight ‘D’ that can play,’’ Quinn said. “Tony’s had a good year and I thought he hit a little bit of a rut, but he’s done some good things in practice and I wanted to get him back in.