Wild activate Scandella from injured reserve

The Minnesota Wild have activated defenseman Marco Scandella from injured reserve.

The 25-year-old has been out of action since Nov. 17 with a lower-body injury. The Wild have struggled during his five-game absence, going 1-3-1.

Scandella has contributed three goals and three assists in 15 games this season and should be available for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks.