Zdeno Chara holds the NHLRecord for defenseman games played, Chara is retiring after 24 seasons. Chara will sign an all-day deal with BostonHe said he was retiring as a Bruin at TD Garden on Tuesday.
The 45-year-old Chara played 1,680 games, surpassing Chris Chelios’ previous record for a defenseman (1,651) in February. He finished with 209 goals, 471 assists and 680 points.
The third round pick of the IslandersThe 6-foot-9 defenseman was selected in 1996 in the NHL Draft. He played 1,023 games for the Bruins and was captain for the entire 14-season span. He was a key player in the Bruins’ 2011 Stanley Cup win and won the Norris Trophy 2009. He also donned the suit for the Ottawa SenatorsAnd Washington Capitals.
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