Based on line rushes at morning skate, Chara (undisclosed) is on track to return to action Thursday against the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara will slot into his usual bottom-pairing role for Thursday's contest. The towering blueliner has picked up nine points through 45 games this season.

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.

Chara has posted no points and a minus-5 rating in his last 14 appearances.

EDGE Analysis

"Big Z" has been a steady presence on the third pairing alongside Nick Jensen in his first season with the Capitals, but the 44-year-old is clearly not the offensive force he once was, so he's not much of a fantasy asset these days.

Chara registered an assist and three hits while logging 17:23 of ice time during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

After failing to find the scoresheet in five straight games, Chara has posted two helpers and a plus-2 rating in his last three contests. The 43-year-old blueliner's days as a Norris Trophy contender may be over, but Chara is on his best pace offensively since the 2016-17 season and his steadying presence has enabled Nick Jensen to reach a new level in his development, giving Washington a reliable duo for its third defense pairing.

Chara recorded an assist and four hits while logging 18:54 of ice time during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

The helper gives Chara two goals and four points in his last seven games. The former Norris Trophy-winner's best days may be behind him, but with five points in 14 games -- while seeing an average of 19:52 of ice time --the Capitals have to be very pleased with the returns thus far.

Chara had a goal on three shots and chipped in with two blocks Monday in a 5-3 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Chara unleashed a quick point shot off a faceoff win to open the scoring 13:26 into the game. The first-year Capital is starting to chip in offensively with his new club, providing two goals and an assist over his last three games after posting just one helper in his first seven. Chara also ranks second on the team with a plus-8 rating.

Chara scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-3 win over the Islanders on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Not only was it his first goal with the Caps, but it was also his first since Nov. 27, 2019. And it was patented Chara -- he wound up and fired a big slapper from just above the left circle that beat Semyon Varlamov. The big man skated 22:55 on the night, the second most on the Washington blue line. Chara's best is behind him, but even the most hardened Bruins fan would have smiled watching his pure joy of getting that goal.

Chara has passed his physicals and cleared the COVID protocols, paving the way for him to take the ice Tuesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara will have to wait until Wednesday to join the main group, but is expected to hit the ice for Tuesday's afternoon session. The 43-year-old is expected to serve a depth role with the Capitals.

Chara was absent from Monday's practice due to quarantine protocols, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara signed with Washington on Dec. 30 and is not yet eligible to take the ice due to NHL COVID-19 procedures. The 43-year-old is expected to compete for a spot on the third defense pairing once he is eligible to return.

Chara inked a one-year, $795,000 contract with Washington on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Shortly after Chara announced on social media that he wouldn't be returning the Boston, the Capitals made the move official, bringing in the towering defenseman. It will be the fourth team for the 43-year-old, though he'll no doubt be remembered for the 14 seasons he spent with the Bruins. Given he's not as fleet of foot as he used to be, Chara may have to settle for a spot on the third-pairing.