Carcillo expected back soon for Hawks

Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville doesn’t expect Daniel Carcillo to be out of the lineup long.

In fact, Carcillo could even be back Tuesday night against Phoenix at the United Center.

It was a so-so road trip for Carcillo, and it ended Saturday night with him being a healthy scratch at Los Angeles when Quenneville decided he wanted to play John Scott at forward.

Carcillo didn’t have a point on the trip in five games and was minus-3. However, he was skating with Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa at practice Monday.

“He played outstanding to begin the season and he was ordinary there the last couple games, and I wanted to play John Scott (on Saturday),” Quenneville said. “Sometimes you make those kind of decisions based on needs, but we expect to get Danny back in the lineup.

“Whether he’s playing with Kaner and Hossa or Sharp, or on the energy line, I think he gives you a lot of options as far as where you use him and how much you use him.

“Some of the plays reflected that we want him a little more consistent in his game, but I’m not criticizing his game because he’s been very effective for us.”

Home sweet home:The Hawks play 10 of their next 14 games at the United Center, but they aren#146;t taking anything for granted.#147;Playing a number of games at the United Center should help us and we want to take advantage of it,#148; Patrick Sharp said.#147;I thought we had a real good start to our season at home and we want to get back to that,#148; Joel Quenneville said.The first home game after an extended trip is historically a dangerous game, and the Hawks understand that.#147;Whether it#146;s jet lag or your legs or you don#146;t have the energy that you had, or you get a little comfortable at home, the trend and history is definitely accurate,#148; Quenneville said.#147;It#146;s tough and challenging, and we want to make sure we simplify the approach and make it like a road game.#148;Tip-ins:Brent Seabrook and Dave Bolland didn#146;t practice Monday but will play Tuesday, according to Joel Quenneville. #133; Centers Mark McNeill and Phillip Danault, the Hawks#146; two first-round draft picks from last June, were invited Monday to Team Canada#146;s tryout camp for the world junior championships. #133; The Hawks#146; penalty-killing still ranks last in the NHL at 74 percent.