Age 46 Mar 18, 1977
Trencin SVK
Defense shoots left
6'9" 206 cm
250 lbs 113 kg
ELC Signing Age 7
Waivers Signing Age 22
UFA Year 2004
Agent Matt Keator
Transaction History
Sep 20, 2022 | Zdeno Chara | Chara announced his retirement Tuesday and will sign a one-day contract to end his career as a Bruin. |
May 23, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara finished what could be the last season of his Hall of Fame career with two goals, 12 assists, and a second-best team rating of plus-8. |
Apr 29, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara scored a goal in the final minute of a 6-4 loss to Tampa Bay on Friday. It may have been his final game in the NHL. |
Apr 28, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara (illness) will play against visiting Washington on Thursday. |
Apr 26, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. |
Apr 25, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara was nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
Apr 15, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh. |
Apr 7, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara has yet to score a goal in 60 games for the New York Islanders this season. |
Apr 5, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara has yet to score a goal in 59 games for the New York Islanders entering the game Tuesday versus the Dallas Stars. |
Mar 18, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara has zero goals and nine assists in 49 games for the New York Islanders this season. |
Mar 11, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Friday. |
Mar 10, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara (upper body) won't play Thursday versus Columbus, but coach Barry Trotz expects the 44-year-old blueliner to return to action Friday against the Winnipeg Jets, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
Mar 8, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara (upper body) might be an option for Thursday's clash with Columbus, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports. |
Mar 5, 2022 | New York Islanders | Robin Salo | Salo was not the defenseman the New York Islanders recalled from Bridgeport when the team placed Zdeno Chara (upper body) on injured reserve Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
Mar 5, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, retroactive to Feb. 26. |
Mar 1, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara (upper body) is expected to miss the Isles' next two contests, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
Feb 27, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara (upper body) will not suit up Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks. |
Feb 26, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara (undisclosed) didn't play in the third period of Saturday's game versus the Los Angeles Kings, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
Feb 22, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara produced an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken. |
Feb 9, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara logged an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks. |
Jan 30, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara was invited by the NHL to All-Star weekend but has declined the invitation, Jeff Marek of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
Jan 21, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara still has the confidence of coach Barry Trotz that he will be able to hold up physically over this condensed season, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. |
Jan 7, 2022 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara has gone 15 straight games without a point. |
Dec 19, 2021 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara has yet to light the lamp and only has two assists in 22 games for the New York Islanders this season. |
Dec 4, 2021 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara has cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Red Wings, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
Nov 23, 2021 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. |
Nov 7, 2021 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara notched an assist in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. |
Oct 25, 2021 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara has gotten off to a slow start this season for the New York Islanders, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. |
Oct 10, 2021 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara's one-year, $750,000 contract with the New York Islanders was filed Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. |
Oct 9, 2021 | New York Islanders | Noah Dobson | Dobson is slated to start the season being paired with Zdeno Chara, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. |
Sep 23, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Trevor van Riemsdyk | Van Riemsdyk could be in for a regular role following the departures of Brenden Dillon and Zdeno Chara, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. |
Sep 18, 2021 | New York Islanders | Zdeno Chara | Chara is set to sign a one-year deal with the New York Islanders, ESPN's Kevin Weekes reports. |
Apr 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Zdeno Chara | Chara became the fifth defenseman in NHL history to play 1,600 games when he skated 19:42 in a 6-3 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday. |
Apr 22, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Zdeno Chara | Based on line rushes at morning skate, Chara (undisclosed) is on track to return to action Thursday against the New York Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
Apr 18, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Zdeno Chara | Chara (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Boston Bruins, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports. |
Apr 16, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Zdeno Chara | Chara has posted no points and a minus-5 rating in his last 14 appearances. |
Mar 12, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Zdeno Chara | Chara registered an assist and three hits while logging 17:23 of ice time during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. |
Feb 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Zdeno Chara | Chara recorded an assist and four hits while logging 18:54 of ice time during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
Feb 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Zdeno Chara | Chara had a goal on three shots and chipped in with two blocks Monday in a 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. |
Jan 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Zdeno Chara | Chara scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-3 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday. |
Jan 5, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Zdeno Chara | Chara has passed his physicals and cleared COVID-related protocols, paving the way for him to take the ice Tuesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
Jan 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Zdeno Chara | Chara was absent from Monday's practice due to quarantine protocols, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
Dec 30, 2020 | Washington Capitals | Zdeno Chara | Chara inked a one-year, $795,000 contract with Washington on Wednesday. |
Dec 30, 2020 | Zdeno Chara | Chara announced via a social media post that he won't be returning to the Boston Bruins. |
Feb 13, 2020 | NHL fined D Zdeno Chara $5,000 for cross-checking. |
Mar 23, 2019 | Boston Bruins | Signed D Zdeno Chara to a one-year, $2 million contract extension. |
Dec 27, 2018 | Boston Bruins | Activated D Zdeno Chara from injured reserve. |
Nov 20, 2018 | Boston Bruins | Placed D Zdeno Chara on IR. |
Mar 28, 2018 | Boston Bruins | Agreed to terms with D Zdeno Chara on a one-year, $5 million contract extension. |
Oct 24, 2014 | Boston Bruins | Placed D Zdeno Chara on IR. |
Oct 9, 2010 | Boston Bruins | (Zdeno Chara) Signed to a seven-year contract extension. |
Regular Season Stats
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GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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Zdeno Chara Stats by Elite Prospects | Zdeno Chara Advanced Stats by ![]() |
Career Stats
Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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1994-1995 | HK Dukla Trencin U20 | Slovakia U20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
1994-1995 | HK Dukla Trencin U18 | Slovakia U18 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 44 | 113 | ||||||||||||||||
Draft Yr | 1995-1996 | SHK 37 Piestany | Slovakia2 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | |||||||||||||||
Draft Yr | 1995-1996 | HK Dukla Trencin U20 | Slovakia U20 | 22 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 80 | |||||||||||||||
Draft Yr | 1995-1996 | HK Dukla Trencin II | Slovakia2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Draft Yr | 1995-1996 | HC Sparta Praha U20 | Czechia U20 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 42 | |||||||||||||||
Draft Yr | 1995-1996 | HC Sparta Praha | Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
1996-1997 | Prince George Cougars | WHL | 49 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 120 | Playoffs | 15 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||
1997-1998 | New York Islanders | NHL | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | ||||||||||||||||
1997-1998 | Kentucky Thoroughblades | AHL | 48 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 125 | Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
1998-1999 | New York Islanders | NHL | 59 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 83 | ||||||||||||||||
1998-1999 | Lowell Lock Monsters | AHL | 23 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 47 | ||||||||||||||||
1998-1999 | Slovakia | WC | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
1998-1999 | Slovakia (all) | International | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
1999-2000 | New York Islanders | NHL | 65 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 57 | ||||||||||||||||
1999-2000 | Slovakia | WC | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
1999-2000 | Slovakia (all) | International | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
2000-2001 | New York Islanders | NHL | 82 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 157 | ||||||||||||||||
2000-2001 | Slovakia | WC | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
2000-2001 | Slovakia (all) | International | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
2001-2002 | HK Dukla Trencin | Slovakia | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 | ||||||||||||||||
2001-2002 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 75 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 156 | Playoffs | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
2002-2003 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 74 | 9 | 30 | 39 | 116 | Playoffs | 18 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||||
2003-2004 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 79 | 16 | 25 | 41 | 147 | Playoffs | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
2003-2004 | Slovakia | WC | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
2003-2004 | Slovakia (all) | International | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
2004-2005 | Färjestad BK | SHL | 33 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 132 | Playoffs | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||
2004-2005 | Slovakia | WCup | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
2004-2005 | Slovakia | WC | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
2004-2005 | Slovakia (all) | International | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
2005-2006 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 71 | 16 | 27 | 43 | 135 | Playoffs | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
2005-2006 | Slovakia | OG | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
2005-2006 | Slovakia (all) | International | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
2006-2007 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 80 | 11 | 32 | 43 | 100 | ||||||||||||||||
2006-2007 | Slovakia | WC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
2006-2007 | Slovakia (all) | International | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
2007-2008 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 77 | 17 | 34 | 51 | 114 | 1,348 | 56.88 | 51.41 | 4.97 | 54.76 | 5.21 | 0.27 | 0.89 | Playoffs | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
2008-2009 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 80 | 19 | 31 | 50 | 95 | 1,404 | 56.25 | 52.21 | 1.31 | 52.98 | 1.66 | 0.26 | 0.73 | Playoffs | 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
2009-2010 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 80 | 7 | 37 | 44 | 87 | 1,453 | 56.57 | 55.82 | 5.76 | 55.27 | 3.70 | 0.08 | 0.87 | Playoffs | 13 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | ||
2009-2010 | Slovakia | OG | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
2009-2010 | Slovakia (all) | International | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
2010-2011 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 81 | 14 | 30 | 44 | 88 | 1,491 | 65.18 | 52.50 | 4.59 | 54.93 | 5.43 | 0.20 | 1.01 | Playoffs | 24 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 | ||
2011-2012 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 79 | 12 | 40 | 52 | 86 | 1,458 | 59.84 | 57.76 | 5.41 | 58.16 | 5.55 | 0.16 | 1.15 | Playoffs | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
2011-2012 | Slovakia | WC | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
2011-2012 | Slovakia (all) | International | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
2012-2013 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 48 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 70 | 867 | 61.29 | 54.71 | 2.56 | 56.75 | 2.05 | 0.28 | 0.90 | Playoffs | 22 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 0 | ||
2012-2013 | HC Lev Praha | KHL | 25 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
2013-2014 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 77 | 17 | 23 | 40 | 66 | 1,385 | 59.78 | 57.76 | 2.52 | 56.82 | 1.93 | 0.30 | 0.87 | Playoffs | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
2013-2014 | Slovakia | OG | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
2013-2014 | Slovakia (all) | International | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
2014-2015 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 63 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 42 | 1,089 | 47.95 | 52.13 | 0.83 | 54.77 | 3.97 | 0.17 | 0.44 | ||||||||
2015-2016 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 80 | 9 | 28 | 37 | 71 | 1,466 | 54.05 | 48.89 | -1.24 | 50.07 | 0.01 | 0.25 | 0.90 | ||||||||
2016-2017 | Team Europe | WCup | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
2016-2017 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 75 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 59 | 1,386 | 51.18 | 53.76 | 0.21 | 53.27 | -3.30 | 0.26 | 1.00 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
2017-2018 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 73 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 60 | 1,339 | 53.64 | 54.86 | 0.13 | 54.30 | -0.07 | 0.27 | 0.90 | Playoffs | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
2018-2019 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 62 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 57 | 1,087 | 56.04 | 54.31 | 3.28 | 54.01 | 1.37 | 0.22 | 0.55 | Playoffs | 23 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | ||
2019-2020 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 68 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 60 | 1,147 | 60.70 | 48.60 | -5.10 | 46.60 | -6.50 | 0.21 | 0.63 | Playoffs | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
2020-2021 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 55 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 44 | 809 | 52.20 | 52.10 | 0.50 | 49.80 | -1.30 | 0.15 | 0.74 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2021-2022 | New York Islanders | NHL | 72 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 85 | 1,190 | 54.50 | 45.20 | -3.50 | 43.30 | -4.30 | 0.10 | 0.61 | ||||||||
Zdeno Chara Stats by Elite Prospects | Zdeno Chara Advanced Stats by ![]() |
Contract History
Standard Contract | 1 Years $795,000 0.98% of cap space
Standard Contract | 7 Years $45,500,000 10.76% of cap space
Standard Contract | 5 Years $37,500,000 17.05% of cap space
Entry Level Contract | Years
Standard Contract | Years