Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) knocks down Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin, left, in front of Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) knocks down Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin, left, in front of Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.