The Blackhawks will have center Artem Anisimov along with rookie center Nick Schmaltz, who was recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Saturday. "It's obviously exciting," said Schmaltz, who began the season with the Blackhawks and was reassigned to Rockford on Dec. 4. "You want to work down there to get back up here, so I'm just going to try to take advantage of it and just try to play my game." Anisimov missed practice Saturday because of an illness and didn't participate in Chicago's optional morning skate, but was at United Center and coach Joel Quenneville said he's fine. The Blackhawks, who lost all five games against the Wild last season (0-4-1) are looking to rebound from a 6-0 loss at the Washington Capitals on Friday. "Everyone has a little chip on their shoulder and we've just got to come with a better effort," said goalie Corey Crawford, who will start after allowing five goals to the Capitals.