BOSTON (AP) – The Boston Bruins have reached a two-year deal with defenseman Nick Boynton, general manager Mike O’Connell announced Tuesday.

In his career, Boynton, has 11 goals and 31 assists for 42 points. He set career highs last year in goals (7), assists (17) and points (99), serving 99 penalty minutes in 78 games.

Boynton, 24, was Boston’s first pick, 21st overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He played the last two full seasons in Boston after splitting his first two pro years between Boston and its AHL affiliate in Providence. The terms of the deal were not released.

Boynton is expected in Boston Wednesday morning for a physical.