Chara watched a lot of Capitals goals at ice level on Wednesday, ending the game as a minus-2 and logging 4:48 on a penalty kill unit that saw the Capitals convert four of six.

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Chara and Brandon Carlo were the two defenders charged with controlling the Capitals' potent power play, as they were the only two blueliners to see more than 2:30 shorthanded. The 41-year-old managed to block two shots and add two hits but could not slow down Washington's skaters as they cruised to a 7-0 win on Wednesday. Last season Chara led the Bruins defenders in plus-minus with a plus 22 over 73 games.