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The Boston Bruins rewarded goalie Tim Thomas with a new multiyear contract for a season in which he leads the NHL in goals-against average and save percentage.

The team announced the extension Friday. Terms were not disclosed, but the deal reportedly brings Thomas, who made $1.1 million this season, in line with some of the best-paid goaltenders in the league.

The 34-year-old Thomas, who could have become an unrestricted free agent after the season, leads the league with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage. He has established career highs this season with 33 wins while leading Boston to its first 50-win season since 1992-93.

“Look at where we came from,” he said after Thursday night’s victory over Ottawa. “Not making the playoffs two years ago, then last year doing a great job at the end of the year to get into the playoffs and then this year taking the next step. It’s huge for this team.”