3 Reasons Why Zdeno Chara Is Vital to the Bruins
By Duncan Day
Jan 20, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) screens goalie Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period at TD Banknorth Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
The Boston Bruins were without star defenseman Zdeno Chara against the St. Louis Blues yesterday, as the Bruins captain went to Sochi to represent his country, Slovakia, in the Winter Olympics’ opening flag ceremony. After a furious comeback in the second period, the B’s fell short in overtime, losing 3-2 to the Blues. T.J. Oshie‘s game-winner trickled past Tuukka Rask on a feeble wrap-around attempt. Would Chara have helped capture a triumph for the B’s? Most certainly. Here are the top 3 reasons why “Z” is essential to the Bruins’ winning ways.