Chara announced via a social media post that he won't be returning to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Chara joined the Bruins as a free agent back in July of 2006 and spent 14 years with the organization that included a 2009 Norris Trophy and 2011 Stanley Cup championship. Including his stints with the Islanders and Senators, the towering blueliner has appeared in 1553 games over his 22-year NHL career in which he racked up 205 goals, 451 assists and 1956 PIM. In addition, Chara has garnered another 70 points in 195 postseason contests. While there hasn't been anything official yet, there have been reports linking Chara to a move to Washington, per Ken Campbell of The Hockey Writers.

Coach Bruce Cassidy expects Chara (not injury related) to return to practice Tuesday, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara's results from his COVID-19 test weren't returned in time for him to participate in Monday's on-ice session, but it looks like he's officially been cleared. The 43-year-old blueliner is expected to skate on Boston's top pairing once round robin play gets underway.

Chara was kept out of Monday's practice session after his Covid-19 test wasn't returned in time.

EDGE Analysis

Unless Chara's test comes back with a positive result, this is likely just the league being extra cautious within the hub cities. If the towering blueliner does miss any game action, it will likely fall to Matt Grzelcyk or Jeremy Lauzon to jump into the lineup.

Chara finished plus-2 across 22:34 in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Age isn't slowing down Chara, as the 42-year-old blueliner has averaged 21:05 per game since the All-Star break. He doesn't contribute much offensively and hasn't posted a point in 25 straight games, and he has limited fantasy value with 27 shots and 30 blocked shots in that stretch. However, he's a respected veteran and is used in a heavily defensive role, starting 63.3 percent of his shifts in the defensive zone.

Chara (jaw) is expected to be back in the lineup against the Islanders on Saturday, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara got into a scrap with Nashville's Yakov Trenin on Tuesday and took a punch to his surgically repaired jaw, which led to him missing Thursday's matchup with Winnipeg. After some extra time off, the towering blueliner appears set to return to action Saturday.

Coach Bruce Cassidy said following Thursday's win over Winnipeg that he's not sure about Chara's (undisclosed) status for Saturday's game against the Islanders, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara is reportedly dealing with serious pain stemming from his recent jaw surgery, and per Cassidy, he and general manager Don Sweeney had to talk Chara out of playing Thursday. Expect the team to be cautious with the veteran ahead of the team's upcoming three-game road trip. If Chara continues to miss time, Steve Kampfer is expected to stay with the big club and draw into the lineup.

Chara is not on the ice for warmups ahead of Thursday's game against the Jets, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara recently underwent jaw surgery that has caused some issues recently and could be the cause of his absence. With Torey Krug (illness) available, it appears Chara will be given a night off, with Steve Kampfer set to draw back in for him.

Chara didn't record a point but notched seven PIM in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Chara's pointless streak has reached 10 games, and he failed to direct a shot on net in four of those outings despite averaging 21:10 of ice time in that stretch. The 42-year-old Chara dropped the gloves for the third time this season, though, as he faced off against Yakov Trenin, who is 20 years younger and seven inches shorter.

Chara (jaw), as expected, will be in the lineup versus the Sabres on Friday, Joe McDonald of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara missed just one game after having the hardware in his jaw replaced. The blueliner remains bogged down in a 12-game goalless streak and has added just one assist over that stretch. Even with his recent slump, the veteran could still reach the 30-point mark for the first time since 2015-16 after racking up 13 points in 37 contests to start the year.

Chara (jaw) will miss Monday's game against the Capitals, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara will sit out the game due to a previously-scheduled jaw surgery, stemming from his broken jaw he suffered in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. In his absence, John Moore (illness) or a call up from AHL Providence will enter the lineup. Chara is expected to be back for Friday's game against the Sabres per Joe McDonald of The Athletic.