Zdeno Chara had a very good reason for missing morning skate Monday.
The Boston Bruins defenseman was a late arrival to BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla., one day after he and his wife, Tatiana, welcomed into the world two new members of the Chara family: twin boys Ben and Zack.
Zdeno Chara here in Florida. Congrats to the Chara family on welcoming twin boys Ben and Zack on Sunday! pic.twitter.com/i79aP2YHsW
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 7, 2016
The Charas also have a 6-year-old daughter, Elliz.
Bruins coach Claude Julien confirmed to reporters in Sunrise that Chara will play Monday night against the Florida Panthers. The 38-year-old team captain has missed just two of Boston’s 66 games this season.
Thumbnail photo via James Guillory/USA TODAY Sports Images
