Chara ended Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals with one hit, three blocks and a fighting major.

EDGE Analysis

Chara dropped the gloves with Tom Wilson halfway through the first period for his first fight of the season. Last season, the big man had three fights, but they all came after the New Year. Chara has five goals, 12 points and 46 shots in 32 games.

Chara scored the game-winning goal and posted a plus-2 rating in a 2-1 victory against the Senators on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

With the marker, Chara already has five goals, matching what he did all of 2018-19. This was also his second game-winning score of this season, which also matches last season's total. Chara has five goals, 12 points, a plus-17 rating and 22 PIM in 25 games this season.

Chara recorded a helper in Tuesday's 8-1 blowout win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

That makes three-straight games with an assist for Chara, the second time in the month of November that he picked up a point in three straight. With 11 points in 24 games, Chara is on pace for his best offensive output in six seasons.

Chara picked up an assist in a 3-2 win over the Sabres on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

His fifth assist of the season came after Brad Marchand tipped in his shot from the point to open the scoring for Boston. With nine points already this year, the big man is producing at his best pace since the 2014-15 campaign in which he ended with 37 points.

Chara recorded an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Chara's fourth helper of the year began a sequence that ended with Danton Heinen lighting the lamp to get the Bruins on the board in the third period. The 42-year-old defenseman has registered six points, 20 hits, 29 blocked shots and 14 PIM in 17 games this season. Amazing, he's still averaging over 21 minutes a game while skating on the top pairing as a more defensive presence.

Chara had a goal and an assist and tied for the team lead with six shots in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Rangers. He also led all players with a plus-6 rating.

EDGE Analysis

Chara scored in the opening minute of the third period to put the Bruins ahead 5-1, but that goal proved to be the game-winner after the Rangers scored three of their own in the final frame. The goal was Chara's first in seven games and it was his first two-point outing of the season. The 42-year-old obviously isn't the point-producer he was in his heyday, but he can still be a useful contributor across the board when you're in a pinch.

Chara scored his first goal of the year and added four blocked shots and two hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

The goal counts as Chara's first point of the year. He's also produced nine blocks and eight shots on goal through four games. He's not a difference-maker offensively in the twilight of his career, but he hasn't recorded a negative plus-minus rating since going minus-21 in 2006-07. The big defenseman should finish between 15 and 20 points if he can manage to play a full season.

Chara led all skaters with 25:33 in ice time in a 4-3 win over the Golden Knights on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It is Chara's highest regular-season ice time since last Oct. 30, when he skated 27:52 in a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes. Despite being 42 years old, Chara is still averaging 21:39 per game.

Chara (elbow) will play in Monday's preseason game versus the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

It was unclear if Chara would be ready for Opening Night versus the Stars on Oct. 3, but his status for this exhibition contest defeats those concerns. The 42-year-old blueliner will be ready for the season opener, and he's expected to continue manning the Bruins' top defensive pairing with Charlie McAvoy. Chara's fantasy aptitude has taken a hit with age -- he posted 22 points last year -- but his leadership and defensive game keep the team stable.

Chara (elbow) isn't sure if he'll be ready for the Bruins' Oct. 3 regular-season opener against the Stars, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

When asked about his availability for Opening Night, Chara told Porter "I think I should be, but it's a process of making sure there are no setbacks or any discomfort." Chara underwent multiple surgeries following Boston's lengthy postseason run, so it's not exactly surprising to see that he's still ailing at this point in the offseason. The 42-year-old vet will likely be limited throughout the Bruins' training camp and preseason schedule, but it sounds like he shouldn't miss much, if any, regular-season action.