For the first time in 15 years, Zdeno Chara is set to face the Bruins.
The former Bruins defenseman is now in Washington D.C., where his Capitals will host the Bruins on Saturday night. While Chara’s 14 years in Boston came to an end just one month ago, he still has a great appreciation for his now-former teammates.
“I love them as my brothers,” Chara told reporters Friday. “We have something that’s very deep and goes far back, and I’ll obviously cherish those memories, those great celebrations we had, winning the Stanley Cup.”
Chara knows though, that at the end of the day, while he may still “love” his ex-teammates, he has to beat them Saturday night.