The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman John Marino to a six-year, $26.4 million contract extension.

Last season was Marino’s first in the NHL, and he had six goals and 26 points in 56 games played.

He also missed some time after a puck hit him in in the face, which required surgery.

Marino should give the Penguins another solid season as a top-four defenseman.