Cammalleri back after attending to daughter's pneumonia

Mike Cammalleri is likely to play for the New Jersey Devils against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night after missing six games with a personal matter.

Cammalleri's five-year-old daughter, Chloe, was dealing with a severe case of pneumonia that required surgery, the veteran forward told reporters Wednesday, including Chris Ryan of NJ.com.

She is now home after the successful procedure.

"It's your worst nightmare," Cammalleri said. "We're fortunate she's going to make a full recovery and I appreciate everybody's support."

He flew home before the Devils' game against the Buffalo Sabres on Nov. 11, when Chloe was hospitalized.

Cammalleri said the club was fully supportive of him and immediately gave the go-ahead to be with her.