Mark Stuart (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.

Stuart (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.

Analysis:

Stuart missed only two games due to the lower-body ailment. Now that the minor injury is behind him, Stuart is expected to join Jacob Trouba on the Jets' third pairing, giving the team its optimal arrangement on the blue line. Trouba will assume more of a puck-moving role, while Stuart figures to bring superior hit and block totals.