VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Twin superstars Daniel and Henrik Sedin have signed four-year contract extensions with the Vancouver Canucks — the only NHL team they have ever known.

The twins signed matching four-year deals on Friday worth $28 million, avoiding what could have been a major in-season distraction.

The Sedins could have become unrestricted free agents next summer, but instead decided it was in their best interest to stay in Vancouver.

“We want to win. That’s the bottom line,” Daniel said. “You realize as you get older, your chances are getting slimmer and slimmer.

“We want to have a good team around us, and I think we do.”

Henrik Sedin — the Canucks captain — began Friday leading the NHL this season with 15 assists, and he was tied for second with 18 points. Daniel Sedin is tied for seventh with 15 points (six goals, nine assists).

“People that know us, know that money is a small part of the whole negotiation thing,” Henrik said. “We’ve always loved it here. Our families love it here, and that’s a major thing.”