Canadiens lock up Petry with 4-year, $25M extension

The Montreal Canadiens signed defenseman Jeff Petry to a four-year extension carrying an annual cap hit of $6.25 million, the team announced Friday.

Petry's current contract, which carried a $5.5-million cap hit, was set to expire after next season. His new deal begins in 2021-22 and runs through the 2024-25 campaign.

The 32-year-old is coming off his three most productive seasons. He tallied 11 goals and 40 points in 71 contests this past campaign. Petry also added two goals - including an overtime winner - and one assist in 10 playoff games.

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