Breaking: Bruins pull Chara out of the lineup just minutes before puck drop

This just in, Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara will NOT suit up for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

According to NHL insider John Shannon, defenseman John Moore will take the captain’s spot on the blue line.

Zdeno Chara out for G4 vs Carolina. #StanleyCupPlayoffs
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) May 16, 2019

John Moore will replace the Captain https://t.co/wiCtsVmJMO
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) May 16, 2019

More to come.

UPDATE:

Chara's usual partner, Charlie McAvoy, will likely play alongside Matt Grzelcyk.

Zdeno Chara is not on the ice for warmups. John Moore taking rushes with Connor Clifton. Matt Grzelcyk with Charlie McAvoy. #NHLBruins
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 16, 2019

UPDATE 2:

The Bruins have now confirmed that Chara will not play.

UPDATE: Zdeno Chara (day-to-day) will not play in tonight’s game.
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 16, 2019

Breaking: Bruins pull Chara out of the lineup just minutes before puck drop

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