Claude Julien says Zdeno Chara will play against Thrashers

Bruins coach Claude Julien said Thursday that there was “nothing to report” after Zdeno Chara was absent from the game 17:14 of the second period to 3:05 of the third period against the Maple Leafs, but eyebrows were once again raised when the captain did not take the ice in Friday’s practice at TD Garden.

After the skate, Julien reassured reporters that there isn’t any reason for concern with the captain, and that he will be in the lineup when the B’s host the Thrashers at TD Garden Saturday.

“There’s nothing,” Julien said. “He had the day off today, and he’ll be in tomorrow.

Chara has not missed a game this season. He, along with Mark Recchi and Dennis Seidenberg, is one of three players who have played in each contest.