The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Brendan Gallagher to a six-year, $22.5 million contract extension.

Gallagher is in his third year with the Canadiens and has five goals and 12 points in 24 games this season. The 22-year-old will earn $3.75 million per year during the contract.

Gallagher, a former fifth-round pick, has 39 goals and 81 points in 149 career games, all with Montreal.