Arlington, VA (SportsNetwork.com) - The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Nate Schmidt to a two-year contract worth $1.625 million.

Schmidt will earn $750,000 for the 2015-16 season and $875,000 for 2016-17.

The 23-year-old Minnesota native has three goals with seven assists for 10 points in 68 games over parts of two seasons with the Capitals. He appeared in 39 games this past season and posted a goal with three assists.