The New Jersey Devils on Tuesday activated defenseman Yohann Auvitu from injured reserve and assigned him to their AHL affiliate in Albany.

Auvitu, 27, has been sidelined with a lower-body injury incurred Jan. 7 against Edmonton, his first game since being recalled from Albany.

He has played 25 games this season with New Jersey (2-2–4, +1) and seven for Albany (0-3–3, E).