Zdeno Chara Out Monday, Undergoing More Surgery On Jaw
Bruins captain Zdeno Chara won't be playing Monday night against the Washington Capitals, and he won't be singing any Christmas carols over the team's holiday break either.
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Bruins captain Zdeno Chara won't be playing Monday night against the Washington Capitals, and he won't be singing any Christmas carols over the team's holiday break either.
Standing at 6-foot-9, Zdeno Chara is usually the one who casts a shadow. But with the 42-year-old sharing a sports town with fellow 42-year-old Tom Brady, Chara's work, dedication, diet and workout routine can sometimes get overshadowed in Boston.
Zdeno Chara has been the elder statesman of the Boston Bruins for some time. That title now stretches out to the entire NHL.
Not that many people were doing it before, but now there is definitely no way that anybody can ever question Zdeno Chara's toughness and commitment.
As it relates to Wednesday night's Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, it will the Boston Bruins who will carry a significant amount of experience when playing in such winner-take-all games.
Even in defeat, Zdeno Chara's willingness to play through severe pain earned the respect and admiration of his teammates.
After losing, the Bruins sounded off with their complaints. But now, it doesn't matter. An elimination game awaits.
The St. Louis Blues are now one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup. And that Cup will be in their building on Sunday night.
After three days of speculation regarding his playing status, Bruins captain Zdeno Chara was indeed in uniform and on the ice for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues.
Zdeno Chara has a broken jaw and can't even talk. But his Bruins teammates had plenty to say after their captain participated in Thursday's morning skate.
Zdeno Chara has a broken jaw, but that may not keep the Bruins captain out Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night.
There was a pleasant sight on the ice for the Bruins at practice on Wednesday, as defenseman Matt Grzelcyk was present for the team's off-day practice at TD Garden.
Consider this a plea on behalf of Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, who is currently dealing with a broken jaw during the Stanley Cup Final. The man is worthy of your sympathy.
Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara has a broken jaw, according to Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.
Four games into the Stanley Cup Final, the Boston blue line is starting to look like a black and blue line.
If you're someone who prefers to stay on the sunny side of life, there can be some positivity found on Zdeno Chara. And one only needs to look across the Bruins' dressing room to find it.
One of the toughest players in the NHL, Zdeno Chara does not often go down to the ice in pain. It takes quite a bit to get the Bruins captain to hit the deck.
If you were concerned that a bloody forearm off a blocked shot was going to affect Zdeno Chara in any way, you'd be mistaken.
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final won't begin until May 27, and there's nothing you can do to change that. What you can do is try to stay busy in order to keep yourself entertained. And considering the layoff is 10 days, well hey, here's 10 things you can do to help pass the time.
At 42 years old, Zdeno Chara is the elder statesman of the Boston Bruins locker room. There are a few teammates who weren't even alive when he broke into the NHL.
Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy expected to have Zdeno Chara back at practice later this week. He was only off by a few days.
There are nights when Patrice Bergeron's impact cannot be seen on the score sheet. Game 4 against the Hurricanes was not one of those nights.
Boston head coach Bruce Cassidy gave a quick but promising update on Zdeno Chara and expects to have the captain on the ice for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Rod Brind'Amour and Zdeno Chara created a positive moment in a world that sometimes needs one.
The Boston Bruins will be without their captain as they try to punch a ticket to the Stanley Cup Final.
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