6 Facts About Brian Gionta

1. On February 25, 2018, Brian Gionta signed a one-year, $700,000 contract for the remainder of the season with the Boston Bruins.

2. On October 7, 2014, Brian Gionta was named captain of the Sabres.

3. On July 1, 2014, Brian Gionta signed a three-year free-agent deal with hometown team, the Buffalo Sabres, for $4.25 million per year.

4. On March 5, 2013, Brian Gionta scored the 20,000th NHL goal in the history of the Canadiens in a game against the New York Rangers.

5. On July 1, 2009, Brian Gionta signed a five-year contract for $25 million with the Montreal Canadiens.

6. As of 2011, Brian Gionta holds the franchise all-time power play goal-scoring record in one season, with 24.