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Canadiens sign Desharnais to four-year extension

The Montreal Canadiens have signed center David Desharnais to a four-year contract extension through the 2016-17 season.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Desharnais has eight goals and eight assists for 16 points in 27 games this season, his fourth in the NHL."David Desharnais is a talented young player and his contribution is essential to the success of our team," said Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin in a statement Friday. "David has shown perseverance and determination, which enabled him to reach the NHL and succeed. He has earned this contract extension and the Canadiens organization is pleased to have secured his services for many years to come."The 26-year-old Quebec native joined the Montreal organization as a free agent in November 2008. He has 32 goals and 99 points in 157 NHL games, finishing third on the club last year in scoring with 60 points....

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    David Desharnais and Brian Gionta scored 67 seconds apart early in the first period, Carey Price made 12 of his 37 saves in the third, and the Montreal Canadiens bea...

  2. Habs' Wisniewski, Desharnais could miss Game 6

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  3. Canadiens down Jets

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  4. Canadiens rally for 4-3 win over Bruins

    David Desharnais and the Montreal Canadiens saw an opening when Zdeno Chara went to the penalty box, and they certainly made the most of it.Max Pacioretty scored the...

  5. Habs outlast Bruins, take division lead

    David Desharnais' second goal of the night came just prior to the midway point of the third period and was the game winner, as the Montreal Canadiens vaulted into fi...

  6. Habs rip Sabres in Subban's season debut

    Rene Bourque and David Desharnais each scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens thumped the Buffalo Sabres, 6-1, on Saturday.Lars Eller posted a goal and two assists w...

  7. Habs down Flyers for third straight victory

    David Desharnais' early second-period tally proved to be the game-winner as the Montreal Canadiens topped the road-weary Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1, at Bell Centre.Tom...

  8. Price, Montreal edge Ottawa

    Carey Price made 32 saves to help the Montreal Canadiens take a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday.David Desharnais and Erik Cole each had a goal for the Can...

  9. Red-hot Habs exact revenge on Isles

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  10. Jets eliminated, then fall to Canadiens 4-2

    Blake Wheeler took little comfort in the Winnipeg Jets' improvement this season.The Jets' playoff chances disappeared before their 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens...

  11. Sabres hope to carry momentum into Montreal

    The Buffalo Sabres will try to match their longest winning streak of the season on Saturday night with their second victory in five days against the first-place Mont...

  12. Leafs host Habs in regular-season finale

    Even if it isn't enough to earn the Montreal Canadiens a Northeast Division title, the club still has a chance to enter the playoffs on only its second winning strea...

  1. Bourque, Desharnais lead Canadiens over Sabres 6-1

    Rene Bourque and David Desharnais each scored twice to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 6-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.Carey Price made 30 saves for the...

  2. Desharnais' SO tally lifts Canadiens over Lightning

    David Desharnais was credited with the winner in the shootout, and the Montreal Canadiens blew a three-goal lead but recovered to top Tampa Bay, 4-3, on Tuesday.Bria...

  3. Canadiens sign C Desharnais to 4-year extension

    Center David Desharnais has signed a four-year contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens.The team announced the signing Friday, and he'll reportedly earn $3.5 m...

  4. Desharnais , Cole lead Canadiens over Senators 2-1

    David Desharnais and Erik Cole scored first-period goals and the Montreal Canadiens held on for a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday.The win completed a ...

  5. Desharnais' 3 points lead Canadiens to 7-2 win, ending Red Wings' winning streak at 7

    David Desharnais had two goals and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens ended Detroit's seven-game winning streak with a 7-2 victory over the Red Wings on Wednesday...

  6. Pacioretty, Desharnais , Cole combine for 9 points in Canadiens' 4-1 win over Rangers.

    Max Pacioretty had two goals and an assist, linemates David Desharnais and Erik Cole also had three points each, and the Montreal Canadiens ended a three-game skid w...

  7. Pacioretty, Desharnais score shootout goals to lift Canadiens to 4-3 win over Sabres

    Max Pacioretty and David Desharnais scored shootout goals, and Carey Price stopped both attempts he faced in the Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sab...

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