Jake Evans has secured a four-year, $11.4 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens, set to commence next season with an average annual value of $2.85 million. The 28-year-old center is currently concluding his three-year, $5.1 million contract. This season, he has accumulated 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games, just shy of his career-high. Evans is also recognized for his penalty-killing abilities, averaging 2:52 of short-handed ice time per game, ranking second among NHL forwards. The Canadiens are on a five-game winning streak and will face the Edmonton Oilers next.