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Bruins’ Pavel Zacha on a broken Czech Olympic dream: ‘Hard to watch’
- Zacha could not join the Czech Olympic team due to an upper-body injury, remaining with the Bruins instead.
- Zacha was replaced on the Czech roster by Filip Chlapik after the decision to pull him from Olympic duty.
- Coach Marco Sturm said the timing and the injury prevented Zacha from going to the Olympics.
- Zacha has been the Bruins’ most consistent all-around center, contributing to their playoff push.
- Despite the setback, Zacha planned to return after a productive practice and recovery block.
- The Bruins remained focused on the playoff push and potential trade deadline moves.
- Zacha’s performance this season includes 37 points and strong contributions on multiple lines.
- Elias Lindholm joined Olympic duty for Sweden, contrasting Zacha’s situation.
- Filip Chlapik replaced Zacha on the Czech roster and had been playing in the Czech Extraliga.
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