Zdeno Chara takes scary fall during Capitals warm-ups for Game 3 (Video)

Washington Capitals defenseman Zdeno Chara took a scary fall before the team’s Game 3 matchup with the Boston Bruins.

Chara, of course, spent the majority of his career playing with Boston.

On Wednesday night, the veteran d-man took a spill on the ice, and remained there for several seconds before eventually getting to his feet.

Chara’s impact on Washington’s defensive core has been immense this season, as he’s a veteran presence with playoff experience the Caps can count on.

At 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds, Chara does not go down easily, making this moment all the more concerning for Cap fans already worried about their team heading into a pivotal Game 3. The series is currently tied at one game apiece.

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You don’t play 20-plus seasons in the National Hockey League without being among the toughest athletes on the face of the Earth.

Chara is 43 years old and still going strong, making an impact on a Caps team that fell just short of a division title. Nonetheless, Alex Ovechkin and Co. are set for another postseason run, with Chara at the center of it all.