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Boston Bruins sign Brad Marchand for 8 years, $49 million

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published Monday, September 26, 2016 3:11PM ADT

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand celebrates after his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins have signed forward Brad Marchand to an eight-year, $49 million contract extension.

The team announced the deal on Monday as Marchand prepares to play for Canada in the finals of the hockey World Cup.

The 28-year-old Marchand had a career-high 37 goals and 60 points last season. In seven NHL seasons -- all with the Bruins -- he has 153 goals and 136 assists.

He was a member of Boston's Stanley Cup-winning team in 2011, with 11 goals in the playoffs, the second-most on the team.