Chara on Rask's Farts: The Smell is Awful

BostonBruins.com - Well, that's certainly not a headline that anyone ever expected to see on the official website of the Boston Bruins. But as Zdeno Chara said on Monday afternoon, we are living in some strange times.
Speaking to the media via video conference with Atlantic Division rivals John Tavares, Dylan Larkin, and Brady Tkachuk on Monday afternoon, Chara was asked which teammate he would most like to be quarantined with.

The B's captain pointed to Charlie Coyle and Kevan Miller, citing their abilities to talk about pretty much any topic. But it was his answer about which teammate he'd least want to be stuck in isolation with that made headlines across the hockey world.
"I have to say Tuukka Rask, the way he farts…the smell is awful," Chara said with a hearty chuckle. "He likes his chicken wings. After he eats the chicken wings, I sit behind him on the bus…I have to tell you, I've got to control myself sometimes."

The Big Man's claims were fortified later in the afternoon when David Pastrnak - taking part in an Instagram Q&A with the NHL - acknowledged that the B's backstop can cause quite a stir with his flatulence.
"I would definitely want to be quarantined with Tuukka," said Pastrnak. "First of all, he loves chicken wings, so do I. He has a sauna at home, so we could sweat it out every day after workouts. His farts are pretty bad, but I think I could overcome it. I would definitely not skate through his crease any more than once a practice."

Pastrnak also added that he's been spending his quarantine time watching TV shows like Lucifer, The Sinner, and Tiger King, while also playing plenty of Fornite, cooking up some rice and veggies, and enjoying the company of his puppy, Eko.
Also on social media on Monday afternoon, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh complimented Big Zee for the inspiring message the captain posted to his social media channels, which offered thanks to all of the people who have sacrificed during the COVID-19 crisis.
"Chara] is one of the best role models we've ever had in the
[@CityOfBoston
and is a true inspiration to us all," Walsh wrote on Twitter. "Zdeno, thank you for reminding us what it means to be
#BostonStrong
and sharing why you are
#rootingforboston
."