Chara in Bruins lineup for Game 5

Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara was medically cleared to play in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday after suffering a jaw injury in Game 4, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy.

Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, however, will miss his third straight contest with a concussion.

Boston opted to go with seven defensemen and only 11 forwards, with David Backes drawing out of the lineup.

Chara ranks fourth on the team in ice time, averaging 21:56 per contest this postseason. The 21-year veteran leads the Bruins with 179 games of playoff experience.