In an update earlier today, Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien declared that Chara’s return was “more than likely probable”.
The Bruins composed themselves well in the absence of Chara, going 3-2-1 without the 39-year old blueliner. The team has been bouncing in and out of a playoff slot. A win tonight would put them back into third place in the Atlantic Division. Overall, the Bruins captain is pleased with how the team has done in his absence.
“The team battled hard,” said Chara about his Bruins brothers. “They did everything they could to win as many points as possible and keeping the opposition to as low as they did scoring-wise.