New Jersey Devils rookie defenseman Adam Larsson rejoined the team Tuesday after missing two games to attend his grandmother's funeral in Sweden.
The Devils split the two games missed by Larsson, the No. 4 overall pick in this year's NHL draft.
The 19-year-old Larsson has two goals and 11 assists in 33 games this season. New Jersey will host Buffalo on Wednesday night.
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