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.