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Pavel Zacha
Age: 29Position: C
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Zacha (upper-body) will play in Dallas on Tuesday.

Zacha did not play in Boston's previous game due to an upper-body injury, but will return on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Czech forward was held without a point in his first four games of the season, but has five points (2G / 3A) in four games since. Sean Kuraly will be a healthy scratch to make room for Zacha.

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Zacha (upper-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Dallas on Tuesday.

Zacha did not play in Boston's previous game due to an upper-body injury, and his status for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars remains uncertain. The 29-year-old Czech forward was held without a point in his first four games of the season, but has five points (2G / 3A) in four games since.

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Zacha (rest) is expected to be back in the Bruins lineup on Tuesday.

Zacha was a scratch in Boston's previous game due to rest-related reasons but will draw back into their lineup for the final regular season game of the year vs. New Jersey on Tuesday. The 29-year-old has been one of the NHL's hottest players in the last quarter, with 15-goals, 27 points and 43 SOG in the last 22 games played.

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Zacha (concussion) is good to go and expected to return vs. Columbus on Thursday.

Zacha had been sidelined since January 29th due to a concussion but was a full participant in practice on Saturday and has declared he is healthy to return and expected to again Columbus when Boston's returns from the Olympic break on Thursday. The 28-year-old is having a solid season in 2025-26, with 15 goals, 37 points and 87 SOG across 54 games played.

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Zacha (upper-body) is in jeopardy of missing the Olympics.

Zacha suffered an upper-body injury vs. the Flyers on January 29th and missed the last two games before the break. According to reports, Zacha's injury is not progressing the way Team Czechia expected, and his availability for the tournament is in question. This would be a massive blow for Team Czechia, as Zacha was expected to centre their top line with his Bruins' teammate David Pastrnak.

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Zacha (undisclosed) will not travel to Florida and is expected to be out for the Stadium Series.

Zacha exited Thursday's 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period because of an undisclosed injury and did not return. The 28-year-old Zacha scored a goal before leaving the game, giving him 11 points (5G / 6A) in his last 13 contests. His next chance to return to the lineup will be on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers.

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Zacha left Thursday’s game vs. Philadelphia with an undisclosed injury and did not return.

Zacha exited Thursday's 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period because of an undisclosed injury and did not return. The 28-year-old Zacha scored a goal before leaving the game, giving him 11 points (5G / 6A) in his last 13 contests. The Bruins should provide an update before they return to action on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Zacha (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.

Zacha missed Friday's game with an upper-body injury he suffered on a face-off on Wednesday. Zacha's return will be even more important on Saturday, with David Pastrnak still out. Zacha is pointless in his last there games but has 17 points (5G / 12A) in 25 games this season.

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Zacha (undisclosed) is out vs. New York on Friday and considered day-to-day.

Zacha has missed only four games over the previous three seasons, but will not play on Friday against the New York Rangers, missing his first contest of 2025-26 due to an undisclosed injury and being listed as day-to-day. The 28-year-old Czech forward has 17 points (5G / 12A) and joins a growing list of noteworthy Bruins players sidelined due to injuries.

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Zacha (lower-body) is expected to play in Toronto on Monday.

Zacha exited Saturday's 5-1 loss to the New York Islanders with a lower-body injury after playing only 4:40 time-on-ice and was a game-time decision Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Czech forward has struggled to stay consistent offensively this season, scoring only three points (0G / 3A) in his last 11 games.

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Zacha (lower body) will be a game-time decision on Monday in Toronto.

Zacha exited Saturday's 5-1 loss to the New York Islanders with a lower-body injury after playing only 4:40 time-on-ice and will be a game-time decision Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Czech forward has struggled to stay consistent offensively this season, scoring only three points (0G / 3A) in his last 11 games.

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Pavel Zacha (upper body) will return to the Bruins' lineup Tuesday vs. Minnesota.

Zacha will return to the Bruins' lineup on Tuesday after being a full participant at practice on Monday, re-assuming his previous duties, including centring the top powerplay unit. Zacha suffered an upper-body injury early in the Bruins' December 9th contest against the Arizona Coyotes. After a stretch of 17 points (8G / 9A) in 17 games, Zacha was held to only one point (0G / 1A) in the four games leading up to his injury.

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Pavel Zacha (upper body) was a full participant in practice Monday and could return Tuesday vs. Minnesota.

Zacha was a full participant at practice on Monday and re-assumed his previous duties, including centring the top powerplay unit for the Bruins. Zacha suffered an upper-body injury early in the Bruins' December 9th contest against the Arizona Coyotes. After a stretch of 17 points (8G / 9A) in 17 games, Zacha was held to only one point (0G / 1A) in the four games leading up to his injury.

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