A bloody Zdeno Chara is forced to leave Game 4

Early in the second period of tonight's Game 4 action between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues and Bruins captain Zdeno Chara has been forced to leave the game.

Chara attempted to block a shot and had it ride right up his stick and... well into his face.

Here's the play in question:

Chara has left the game, at least for the moment. Stay tuned, Bruins fans.