Bruins Retire Chara’s Jersey No. 33

The Boston Bruins honored Zdeno Chara by retiring his No. 33 jersey at TD Garden before their game against the Seattle Kraken. Chara, who captained the team for 14 seasons and led them to a Stanley Cup in 2011, emphasized the unique connection with Bruins fans during his speech. He ranks third in franchise history for games played and points by a defenseman, and was recently inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The ceremony featured several Bruins legends, including Bobby Orr and Ray Bourque.

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