LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 21: Brian MacLellan of the Washington Capitals speaks with the media during a press availability on June 21, 2016 at the Encore Ballroom in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2016 NHL Award Ceremony will by held on June 22 at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas.

Capitals sign GM MacLellan to contract extension

Craig Hagerman
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Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has signed a contract extension, the team confirmed, according to NHL.com's Tom Gulitti.

News of MacLellan's extension was first reported by Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos during Saturday's Headlines segment.

MacLellan was in the final year of his contract. He has served as GM since being promoted in 2014 after the firing of George McPhee.

Since then, MacLellan has led the Capitals to three straight playoffs - four, once the Capitals clinch this season - including two straight Presidents' Trophies.

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