Chara (undisclosed) practiced Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The big blueliner was paired with Charlie McAvoy on Monday and is thus on track to be a go for next Monday's Stanley Cup Final opener. Chara sat out this past Thursday's series-clinching win over the Hurricanes, but his quick return to the ice hints that his absence in that game may have been precautionary.

Chara skated on his own but did not practice with the team Sunday, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals scheduled for May 27, there's little to suggest Chara won't be ready to lace his skates up once Boston's opponent has been confirmed. Even when he does return to the ice, the towering blueliner offers very little fantasy value and should only be relevant in deeper leagues.

Chara (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals, Joe McDonald of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chara was held out of Game 4 against the Hurricanes with an undisclosed injury, though the issue doesn't appear to be all that serious. He'll have at least a few days to rest as the Bruins await the winner of St. Louis vs. San Jose.

Chara (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's Game 4 matchup with the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Chara's absence comes as a surprise so close to puck drop. No information has been released about the nature of the 42-year-old's injury, leading some to speculate that the team is simply giving Chara rest. Regardless, the team lists their captain as day-to-day and more information should surface over the next few days.

Chara slapped home the game-winning goal in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Chara has a lot of experience scoring points against Toronto in the playoffs. Over the 18 postseason games he has played against the Maple Leafs as a member of the Bruins, Chara has scored 12 points -- his highest point-per-game rate against any team in the playoffs since he came to Boston.

Chara (rest) will rejoin the action for Saturday's regular-season finale versus the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Chara sat out Thursday's contest for rest purposes, but he'll get back in Saturday for a tune-up game ahead of the playoffs. The veteran has tallied a career-low 14 points this season thanks to minimal time on the power-play, so he'll be much less of a factor in playoff fantasy pools than he typically has been.

Chara will not play Thursday night against the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Chara will get some well-deserved rest ahead of the playoffs Thursday, as will David Krejci, Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy and Chris Wagner. The 42-year-old has notched just five goals and 14 points in 61 games this season, but even as he slows down offensively, Chara retains shut-down ability on the defensive side of things.

Chara scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The 42-year-old is no longer a fantasy force -- the goal was just his fifth and his first since Feb. 18 (15 games). But Chara is a key cog on the Bruins' blue line and will be a critical player in their run for the Cup.

Chara signed a one-year, $2 million contract extension that includes an additional $1.75 million in incentives, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even though Chara is 42 years old, his tremendous conditioning allows him to keep chugging along for the Bruins.

Chara went pointless for his eighth straight game in Saturday's win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Chara turns 42 years old later in March, and his point total will fall short of the previous season's for the fourth consecutive campaign. It's clear that Chara is more of a defensive asset than anything, since he has just 10 points this season compared to 58 hits and 74 blocked shots.