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Washington Capitals' Zdeno Chara (33) looks to pass during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Capitals won 6-3. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) **FILE**

Milestones a credit to Zdeno Chara’s disciplined regimen

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Zdeno Chara waves to the crowd after a video tribute during the first period of an NHL hockey game against his former team the Boston Bruins, Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

‘Machine’ Zdeno Chara set to play in 1,600th NHL game

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Caps edge Bruins 2-1 in SO in Chara’s return to Boston

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) warms up before an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Zdeno Chara prepares for return to Boston without fanfare

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - Washington Capitals defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Washington, in this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo. Brad Marchand saw enough as Zdeno Chara's teammate to know how to approach the Capitals defensemen when they are in opposite uniforms: &quot;Don't poke the bear.&quot;(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

When Bruins face Chara for 1st time, friendship is on ice

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand looks for a pass while goaltender Tuukka Rask minds the net at NHL hockey training camp, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

From A to Z: Bergeron in line to replace Chara as captain

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara, of Slovakia, skates against the St. Louis Blues during the first period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Zdeno Chara excited for opportunity with Capitals, even with ‘no guarantees’

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) pushes Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) from the crease in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston. Longtime Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara signed with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, a stunning move less than a week before most NHL teams open training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File) **FILE**

Zdeno Chara signs with Capitals

By Andy Kostka - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) pushes Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) from the crease in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston. Longtime Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara signed with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, a stunning move less than a week before most NHL teams open training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara leaves for Capitals

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) and Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrate with teammates after eliminating the Carolina Hurricanes during third period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP

Bruins captain Chara: I want to keep playing in Boston

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) lie on the ice after Chara blocked a shot and Kucherov caught a high stick during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Big Z, Big Question: Will Zdeno Chara return for Bruins?

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins center Oskar Steen, right, celebrates with center Par Lindholm, left, after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Same squad, same goal: Bruins want another shot at Cup

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33), of Slovakia, wears a mask to protect his injured jaw as he and St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) play during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Sunday, June 9, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Chara all action, little talk in Stanley Cup pursuit

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Sunday, June 9, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Boston Bruins force Game 7 in Stanley Cup Finals against St. Louis Blues

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Torey Krug (47) and St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas (18) crash to the ice during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Monday, May 27, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins force Stanley Cup Game 7 with 5-1 win over Blues

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) joins the celebration after Brandon Carlo, right, scored a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Sunday, June 9, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

The Latest: Boston Bruins force Game 7 in Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly, right, celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins with teammates during the second period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The Latest: Blues beat Bruins 2-1 for 3-2 lead in Cup Final

Associated Press

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, of Slovakia, kneels on the ice after being hit in the face by the puck during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues Monday, June 3, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

With Chara hurt, Bruins need help on D in Stanley Cup Game 5

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Brandon Carlo, top, takes down St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Monday, May 27, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Big or small, Bruins defense making it happen in playoffs

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara, right, celebrates with teammates Danton Heinen (43) and Charlie McAvoy (73) after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Bruins clinch playoff berth with 7-3 win over Panthers

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press