BOSTON — Marat Khusnutdinov will remain under contract with the Bruins through 2029-30 after agreeing to an extension totaling $11.85 million over three seasons. Boston announced the agreement Wednesday, Oct. 21, with the new deal beginning next season and carrying a $3.95 million annual cap hit.

The commitment follows a career-best offensive season for the 24-year-old, who has taken on a range of assignments since Boston acquired him from Minnesota in March 2025. His work has included each of the three forward positions, shifts across the lineup and special-teams responsibilities.

The extension also represents a substantial increase from his existing agreement. According to the Boston Herald, Khusnutdinov previously received a two-year deal averaging $925,000 per season after joining the Bruins.

Speaking after Thursday’s morning skate at TD Garden, Khusnutdinov expressed enthusiasm about staying in Boston and praised his teammates, the fans and the city, The Boston Globe reported. He said discussions about an extension had been underway since the summer.

A broader role in Boston

Khusnutdinov spent much of his Minnesota tenure on the fourth line. His transition to a larger role in Boston was not immediate: The Herald reported that coach Marco Sturm left him out of the lineup several times early last season while determining where he fit.

He ultimately finished the 2025-26 campaign with 33 points across 77 appearances, recording 15 goals and 18 assists. Each offensive total was a career high. According to the Bruins, his 19.2% shooting rate placed him third on the team.

His biggest scoring performance came Jan. 10, 2026, against the Rangers. Khusnutdinov scored four times and added an assist as Boston won 10-2. The five-point outing included his first NHL hat trick and established a personal best for points in a game.

Through 10 appearances this season, he had scored twice and contributed three assists, with a plus-six rating. One of those goals decided Saturday’s game against the Kings in Los Angeles.

His recent assignments have included second-line duty alongside center Fraser Minten. The Herald reported that Morgan Geekie and JJ Peterka have alternated on the other wing. Khusnutdinov also has averaged 2 minutes, 14 seconds per game killing penalties.

Geekie credited Khusnutdinov’s energy, ability to recover possession and offensive development in comments reported by the Globe. Sturm emphasized the forward’s anticipation, positioning and quickness as important parts of his effectiveness.

From Minnesota to a longer commitment

A Moscow native, Khusnutdinov entered the NHL through Minnesota’s selection at No. 37 in the 2020 draft’s second round. Boston acquired him March 6, 2025, receiving Jakub Lauko and a sixth-round choice in the 2026 draft as well, while sending Justin Brazeau to the Wild.

At the time of the announcement, his NHL record stood at 54 points in 178 appearances between the two clubs, comprising 23 goals and 31 assists.

What’s next: General manager Don Sweeney still faces other contract decisions. The Herald reported that Pavel Zacha, Casey Mittelstadt and Sean Kuraly are approaching unrestricted free agency next summer, while defenseman Mason Lohrei is due to become a restricted free agent with arbitration rights.