Zdeno Chara will play for Bruins in Game 5 vs. Blues

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) is congratulated by Torey Krug. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Boston Bruins defenceman Zdeno Chara will play, and start, for the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues.

Matt Grzelcyk, however, is unavailable for the Bruins due to a concussion.

Chara suffered a broken jaw in the Bruins’ 4-2 loss in Game 4 on Monday. He took part in warm-ups before Thursday’s tilt and was subsequently medically cleared to play.

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