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Bruins to Retire Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 on Jan. 15, 2026 at TD Garden

The honor recognizes the 2011 Cup captain as the franchise’s first European-born player to have a number retired.

Feb 8, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) waves to the crowd after he is announced as the first star of the game against the Arizona Coyotes at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
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Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara holds the Stanley Cup after the Bruins defeated the Canucks in the third period of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals at the Rogers Arena on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. (Staff photo by Christopher Evans)

Overview

  • The ceremony will take place before Boston’s home game against the Seattle Kraken, with tickets available on the Bruins’ website and additional event and broadcast details to be announced closer to the date.
  • Chara’s 33 becomes the 13th number retired by the club and the first since Willie O’Ree’s No. 22 in 2022.
  • The longtime defenseman served as Bruins captain for 14 seasons and led the team to the 2011 Stanley Cup title.
  • Chara played 1,023 regular-season games for Boston with 148 goals and 333 assists, won the 2009 Norris Trophy, and holds the NHL record for most games played by a defenseman.
  • He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025 and recently rejoined the organization as a hockey operations adviser and mentor.