Pre-game Nuggets: Rupp surgery Wednesday, Anisimov fine

Mike Rupp with undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday...Artem Anisimov, who blocked a shot with the instep of his right foot and had x-rays between periods last night, said he was fine... Ryan Callahan who jumped in to challenge Mike Blunden after the mid-ice hit on Brandon Dubinsky, said that even on replay, "it might have been a little bit dirty..."..Tortorella said that Brad Richards has been mentoring Michael Del Zotto and hanging out with him off the ice. "I think it grew together before I approached both players," he said. "I have so much respect for Brad Richards, knowing what it's like to be a pro, that's what he can bring. It doesn't even have to be about hockey."