The Boston Bruins suffered a serious injury scare Monday morning.
Defenseman Zdeno Chara went down after taking a puck to the face during practice at Warrior Ice Arena. The 41-year-old captain eventually was helped off the ice by team trainers.
Chara won’t need stitches and will be “fine,” according to NBC Sports Boston’s The Camera Guys.
Here’s a video of the scary scene at Bruins practice:
Scary sight for #NHLBruins fans. Captain Zdeno Chara took a puck to the face during practice today.
Word from B’s: He probably won’t need stitches and will be fine. AKA he is a Hockey player! Count your chiclets!
🏒😬 pic.twitter.com/pBRdvcr9IW— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) March 4, 2019
The Bruins can ill-afford to lose additional bodies on their blue line. Defenseman Kevan Miller is looking at a potentially extended absence as he recovers from a lower-body injury.
Boston returns to the ice Tuesday night when it hosts the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden. The Bruins have earned a point in 16 straight games.
