Chara tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara is the seventh member of the Islanders to enter the league's COVID-19 protocols. Despite the number of absences, the team is still expected to be in action versus the Rangers on Wednesday. Paul LaDue figures to step into the lineup against their cross-town rivals with Chara set to miss at least the next 10 days following his positive test.