RALEIGH, N.C. -- Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara will not play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals Thursday night.
Chara, a 42-year-old defenseman, has an undisclosed injury. John Moore replaced him in the lineup.
The Bruins have a 3-0 series lead on the Carolina Hurricanes and are looking to complete the sweep Thursday.
"It's a big loss, but hopefully he'll be back soon," longtime Bruins teammate David Krejci said in a pregame interview with NBC. "It's an opportunity for other guys."
Chara spoke to reporters on the Wednesday off day and was seen in the arena Thursday morning.