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Bruins' Zdeno Chara: Sparse offensive production

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.

Bruins' Zdeno Chara: Avoids hearing on hit

Chara received an elbowing minor on the play and a fighting major right after when Kane dropped the gloves with the big defender. It was Chara's second fight of the season and brought his PIM total up to 44.

Bruins' Zdeno Chara: Pots goal in victory

Chara's goal made it 2-0 late in the first period, but the tally was mostly inconsequential by the end of the game. The 41-year-old defenseman has three points in his last four games, but only 10 points in 41 outings this season.

Bruins' Zdeno Chara: Records another helper

Chara now has helpers in consecutive games. He also fired five shots on goal. His production has reached new lows, with only nine points in 39 games as a 41-year-old. With 50 hits and 62 blocked shots as well, his physical edge has diminished from last year too. Chara's days of being a reliable fantasy contributor are essentially done.

Bruins' Zdeno Chara: Back on scoresheet

That gives Chara eight points on the season and his first point in six games. At this point, it is almost a certainty the big man will put up his worst offensive season since 2001, but the Bruins are still happy to have Chara's presence on the blue line.