Chara (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Bruins, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara is feeling the effects of blocking a shot during Saturday's win over the Flyers, and he'll miss his first game of the season as a result. The 44-year-old will be replaced by Trevor van Riemsdyk on the third defensive pairing.