Bruins star defenseman and captain Zdeno Chara left Thursday's game with what is being reported as a left knee injury.And that injury might be a serious one.
ESPN Boston's Joe McDonald and TSN.ca's Aaron Ward are reporting that Chara is expected to mi s a lot of time.
CONFIRMED: Chara out Allen Robinson Jersey 4-6 weeks with ligament damage to knee could face po sible surgery.
Joe McDonald (@ESPNJoeyMac)Bruins Zdeno Chara suspected left knee ligament injury.Expected out 4-6 weeks at which time they'll evaluate need for surgery or not.
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No one can pinpoint whenChara was injured, but most of the speculation is focused on a collision with the Islanders' John Tavares in the first period. Chara played just one shift after the hit Eddie Jackson Jersey .Looking at , Chara didn't give away that he might have been hurt.
The Bruins, of course, haven't said anything specific, but the tone in the locker room after thegame was guarded at best.
Forward Chris Kelly: "He's a presence in all aspects Buster Skrine Jersey of the game. He's a captain for a reason. He's played in 1,000 games. We're going to mi s him."
Defenseman Dennis Seidenberg:"He's not just big in stature; he's a leader out there.He takes up a lot of space in the defensive zone. He's the biggest part of this team."
Coach Claude Julien:"When you lose your captain and one of your better defensemen, there's no doubt it's Sherrick McManis Jersey going to have an effect on your team. You're going to lose guys during the season; those things happen. How you react to it and how you respond is what's important."
The Brian Urlacher Jersey 6-9 Slovakianis Boston's No. 1 defenseman and spends more time on the ice than any other Bruins player. He has two goals and an a sist in nine games this season.
The A sociated Pre s contributed to this report.
