Zdeno Chara (undisclosed) is expected to play Monday against the Panthers.

Chara (undisclosed) is expected to play Monday against the Panthers.

Analysis:

Chara did not take part in Monday's morning skate, but it sounds like he should be available for the team's evening contest, a notion that may not be confirmed until pre-game warmups. Chara, who has 32 points in 64 games for the Bruins overall, has failed to record a point over his last seven games.