Devils' Ruff 'concerned' about Bernier's long-term health due to hip injury

The New Jersey Devils placed goaltender Jonathan Bernier on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, the team announced Friday.

Head coach Lindy Ruff said he's "worried and concerned" about the goalie's long-term health due to a hip injury, according to team reporter Amanda Stein. Bernier has been dealing with the injury all season.

The 33-year-old has appeared in 10 games this season, going 4-4-1 with a .906 save percentage and a 3.06 goals-against average. He started off the season hot - rattling off three straight wins - but has lost five of his last six.

The club recalled netminder Akira Schmid in a corresponding move.