The Boston Bruins handled the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, but not without some questions on defense. Boston surrendered four goals, including two on the power play. One of the reasons behind all this was the absence of Zdeno Chara.
Chara missed the game against Winnipeg because of his jaw. He appeared to reaggravate the injury in a fight Tuesday night in Nashville.
Although the Bruins felt Chara’s absence on Thursday, they are smart to give him time to recover. He may no longer be the team’s most dominant defenseman, but he still fills an important role for Boston.