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How a speech from Kevin Shattenkirk helped lift Bruins past Toronto in Game 7

BEDFORD, Mass. — Kevin Shattenkirk wasn’t the one who nearly lifted the roof off of TD Garden Saturday night thanks to a season-saving overtime tally.

He didn’t bank the pass off the end boards that orchestrated yet another Game 7 triumph over the Toronto Maple Leafs — nor did he snap home a puck from the left circle that gave Boston new life with 9:38 left in regulation.

Among Boston’s blueliners, Shattenkirk ranked last in ice time on Saturday at 10:29. Only fourth-liners Jesper Boqvist (8:32) and Pat Maroon (8:30) logged fewer reps in Game 7.