SUNRISE, Fla. — Derek Forbort’s stat line — much like his play out on the frozen sheet — was far from flashy on Monday night.
The 32-year-old defenseman recorded 18:03 of ice time in Boston’s Game 1 win, landing six hits and blocking two shots while helping Boston’s penalty kill post a perfect 3-for-3 showing against Florida.
It was an impressive re-entry for Forbort, who last logged a shift on March 2. It’s already a daunting hurdle for any player to reassert themselves into the controlled chaos of playoff hockey after spending time on the shelf.
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But it’s another feat entirely for Forbort, whose season was all but put on ice just eight weeks ago.