John Shannon: Defenseman Zdeno Chara returned to the Bruins lineup yesterday.
Joe Haggerty: Coach Bruce Cassidy said they hope that Rick Nash would be able to return to the lineup before the end of the regular season.
Fluto Shinzawa: Forward Riley Nash had required 40-plus stitches in and around his ear.
On the Buffalo Sabres …
Paul Hamilton: Defenseman Victor Antipin has a concussion to go along with other facial and dental injuries.