The forward, who was selected by the Blackhawks No. 20 in the 2014 NHL Draft and played parts of three seasons with Chicago, was acquired by Arizona on Nov. 25, 2018, for forwards Brendan Perlini and Dylan Strome. Schmaltz leads the Coyotes in scoring with 20 points (five goals, 15 assists) in 31 games this season.
The Coyotes are coming off a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday after two straight wins. Arizona is 3-1-0 in its past four games against Chicago.
The Blackhawks have won two in a row after going 1-5-1 in their previous seven games. Chicago is 1-4-0 in its past five at home.