Zdeno Chara’s absence from the Boston Bruins’ lineup is not expected to last very long.

The Bruins took care of business on Thursday night, shutting out the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.

Chara, the team’s captain, did not play in the game for undisclosed reasons. Although he missed the game, Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said they expect to have the massive defenseman back for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.