Capitals sign Hendricks to 2-year, $1.6M extension

ARLINGTON, VA. (AP) - Forward Matt Hendricks has signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with the Washington Capitals.

Hendricks signed the deal Wednesday, further cementing his place on a team he joined on a tryout basis in training camp.

Hendricks scored a hat trick in Washington’s first exhibition game and soon had a one-year deal for this season worth $575,000.

He has seven goals and 12 assists in the regular season.