Bruins captain Zdeno Chara is returning to Boston on Tuesday after spending the lockout playing for Prague Lev of the KHL, according to agent Matt Keator. The story was first reported by Comcast Sportsnet.
Keator wrote via email that the defenseman is "ready to go!" as the league returns from a lockout that was resolved on Sunday, its 113th day.
In 25 games for Prague Lev, Chara had four goals and six assists for 10 points and a plus-5 rating. Last season, Chara had 12 goals and 40 assists for a career-high 52 points and a plus-33 rating.
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