Oilers announce 2-year extension for Davidson

The Edmonton Oilers are rewarding defenseman Brandon Davidson for his strong play, one of the few bright spots on their season.

Davidson and the Oilers have agreed to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Monday.

The 24-year-old has been solid on the team's back end with four goals and six assists, while leading Edmonton with a plus-6 rating in his first full season with the team.

Davidson has quickly climbed the ranks after finding himself with the Stockton Thunder of the ECHL just three seasons ago. He was slated to become a restricted free agent at season's end.