MONTREAL

Canadiens agree to two-year deal with checking forward Brian Flynn

The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, June 30, 2015 2:54PM EDT

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brian Flynn (32) slips the puck past Ottawa Senators goalie Andrew Hammond (30) to score the fourth goal during second period of Game 1 NHL first round playoff hockey action Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

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MONTREAL - Forward Brian Flynn agreed to a two year contract with the Montreal Canadiens, the NHL club announced Tuesday.

Flynn, 26, was acquired by Montreal from the Buffalo Sabres on March 2 for a fifth round draft pick.

He had 17 points in 54 games for Buffalo and no points in nine regular season outings for the Canadiens. He added a goal and two assists, all in Game 1 of the first round against Ottawa, in six playoff starts.

Reports said Flynn will average US$950,000 per season.

The Lynnfield, Mass., native is a right hand shot who can play centre or wing. He averaged 14:54 of ice time, mostly playing on the fourth line.

He has 17 goals and 24 assists in 168 career NHL games.