The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Taylor Chorney to a two-year, $1.6-million contract extension.
Chorney will earn $775,000 next season, and $825,000 in 2017-18.
He has five assists and an even-strength Corsi For percentage of 49.73 in 45 games.
The 28-year-old was a second-round pick of the Edmonton Oilers in 2005. He played for the Oilers, St. Louis Blues, and Pittsburgh Penguins before signing with the Capitals last July.
