Zdeno Chara: Set to return Monday

Chara (upper body) is slated to play Monday against the Lightning.

Analysis:

Chara is thus slated to come off IR on Monday, with his return a welcome one, as the Bruins are 0-2 out of the gate, having been outscored by opponents by a 10-4 mark in that span. Chara, who recorded 20 points and 42 PIM in 63 games last season, is a candidate for an uptick in production in 2015-16, assuming his health, given his projected role with the Bruins, which should see him log heavy minutes, both in even strength and man-advantage situations.