New York Rangers sign goaltender Martin Biron to new deal
Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) scores a goal on New York Rangers goalie Martin Biron (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 15, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
2012-06-29 23:45:00
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The New York Rangers re-signed goaltender Martin Biron to a new contract Friday.
The 34-year-old native of Lac St. Charles, Que., had a 20-12-2 record over the past two seasons with the Rangers to go along with a 2.32 goals-against average, a .912 save percentage and two shutouts in 38 games.
The 14-year NHL veteran has appeared in 500 career regular-season games with the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders and Rangers, winning 228 games with a 2.61 GAA, .911 save percentage and 28 shutouts.
Biron was selected 16th overall by Buffalo in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.
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