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Bruins' Zdeno Chara: Records three-point night versus Coyotes

The Bruins scored a pair of power-play goals, but all of Chara's points came at even strength. Despite turning 40, Chara is still a very useful fantasy option. Last season, he posted 10 goals, 29 points, a plus-18 rating and 59 penalty minutes while averaging 23:20 of ice time. With nights like these, fantasy owners should believe repeating all of those numbers in 2017-18 is possible.

Bruins' Zdeno Chara: Returns to practice

Chara rejoined a pairing with his usual defensive partner, Brandon Carlo. He recorded 10 goals and 29 points in 75 contests in 2016-17 despite a sharp reduction in power-play duty, and the 40-year-old could offer similar production this season thanks to his rigorous dedication to fitness and training.

Bruins' Zdeno Chara: Missing Monday's game

With two games remaining on the preseason slate and some time before the Bruins' Oct. 5 opener, there's no reason to be concerned about Chara's readiness for the 2017-18 campaign. Despite being 40 years old, the 6-foot-9 Slovakian remains a physical specimen known for an unwavering commitment to an elite level of fitness. In Chara's absence, second-year pro Matt Grzelyck projects to play on the team's top pairing alongside Brandon Carlo.

Bruins' Zdeno Chara: Collects helper against Hawks

It's been a throwback run for the veteran, as Chara has posted two goals, nine points, 23 shots, 29 blocked shots, 11 PIM and 24 hits with a plus-12 rating through his past 13 games. The 40-year-old defenseman's current roll moves the needle in the majority of fantasy settings, and Chara is likely presenting profit potential in daily contests.

Bruins' Zdeno Chara: Picks up two assists against Wings

The veteran snapped a four-game point drought with the two-assist night, and it was also his first multi-point showing in 10 outings. For the campaign, Chara has only registered six goals and 20 points through 60 games. However, nine of those points have come through the past 14 games. Considering his strong peripheral coverage (107 shots, 113 blocked shots, 44 PIM, 103 hits and plus-11 rating), his fantasy value is trending up, so Chara should be viewed as a worthwhile asset in most fantasy settings going forward.