The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a long-term contract extension. General manager Don Waddell announced that Olivier signed a six-year deal worth $18 million.

Mathieu Olivier likely won’t hit the open market as a free agent. Don Waddell, the Blue Jackets' president of hockey operations/general manager, said Tuesday that he's "working on the final details" of a multiyear contract extension to keep the power forward in Columbus.

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier signed a six-year, $18 million contract extension on Wednesday. Olivier, 28, was in line to be an unrestricted free agent after this season. The contract will run through the 2030-31 campaign.

The Detroit Red Wings took control of the puck early, but a late goal from Columbus lifted the Blue Jackets to a 5-3 win on Saturday in the Stadium Series, leapfrogging the Red Wings to take sole possession of the first Eastern Conference wild-card spot.

The Blue Jackets are on the road tonight against the Red Wings ahead of their Stadium Series matchup on Saturday. Here's how to watch today.

Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat, left, is defended by Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (15) in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) AP