The New York Rangers on Saturday night agreed to terms with veteran defenseman Will Borgen on a five-year contract extension, the club announced, and the new deal will carry a $4.1 million average annual value,

On Saturday morning, head coach Peter Laviolette praised Will Borgen’s impact on the Rangers. Later on Saturday, The Post confirmed the defenseman had agreed to a five-year, $20.5 million contract extension.

The New York Rangers have locked in an important piece of the blue line. On Saturday, the Rangers signed defenseman Will Borgen to a five-year contract extension worth $4.1 million annually.