The Boston Bruins have announced that they have called up defenseman Billy Sweezey under emergency conditions. In addition, they shared that Henri Jokiharju has been designated to the Bruins' non-roster due to a family matter.

Bruins legend Zdeno Chara paid the Boston fans an incredible compliment at the ceremony to retire his number 33.

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired forward Jeffrey Viel from the Boston Bruins in a trade for a fourth-round draft pick.

The Chicago Blackhawks aim to even the season series against the Boston Bruins. Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

The Boston Bruins visit the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Boston earned a 4-2 home victory against the Seattle Kraken in its last game on Jan. 15. Chicago's most recent game was a home loss, 3-1, to the Calgary Flames on Jan. 15.

Chara's No. 33 will be hung from the rafters prior to the Bruins' game against the Seattle Kraken on Jan. 15 at TD Garden. He will become the first European player to have his number retired by the Bruins. The 48-year-old native of Slovakia recently signed on to serve as the team's hockey operations advisor and mentor.

The Bruins wrap up their quick two-game road trip Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. Sweezey was called up by the Bruins on Jan. 16 on an emergency basis after Andrew Peeke exited Thursday’s win over the Seattle Kraken with a lower-body injury. He did not play Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Bruins missed out on Rasmus Andersson, so they should add some scoring by making this trade for Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood