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Marchand signs with B’s through 2016-17

Washington Capitals v Boston Bruins - Game One

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins takes the puck in the third period against the Washington Capitals in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 12, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 1-0 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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Brad Marchand has signed a four-year, $18 million contract extension with the Bruins, the club announced today.

The 24-year-old sniper/rat has one year left on his current deal. The extension runs through the 2016-17 season.

Marchand is coming off an impressive 28-goal season – second on the B’s behind Tyler Seguin (29 goals) – but one that also saw him suspended five games in January for clipping Vancouver defenseman Sami Salo.

A third-round pick in the 2006 draft, the winger scored 11 goals during the 2011 playoffs, helping Boston win its first Stanley Cup since 1972.