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Blues forward Alexy Toropchenko exits season opener with shoulder injury

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Blues forward Alexy Toropchenko exits season opener with shoulder injury

Summary

Alexy Toropchenko of the St. Louis Blues left the season opener against the Dallas Stars early in the second period due to an apparent shoulder injury. The injury occurred after he was checked hard by Lian Bischel and subsequently hit by Tyler Seguin. Toropchenko was seen grabbing his upper right arm in pain as he made his way down the tunnel to the locker room with approximately 16 minutes remaining in the second period. The extent of his injury is currently unknown.

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Status Watch

•Toropchenko leaves the game with a shoulder injury.
•Injury occurs from hits by Bischel and Seguin.
•Event took place during the second period.
•Toropchenko displayed visible pain while leaving the ice.
•The injury's severity has not yet been confirmed.

Latest Updates

4:51 AMESPN NHL — Blues' Toropchenko leaves opener with apparent shoulder injury
3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Blues forward Alexy Toropchenko leaves season opener with apparent shoulder injury

What they're saying

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Louis Blues forward Alexy Toropchenko left the season-opening game at Dallas with an apparent shoulder injury early in the second period Friday night after being hit by two Stars players behind his own net. Toropchenko initially took a hard check from defenseman Lian Bischel, and while the forward was going toward the boards took another shot from the side from Tyler Seguin.
— Yahoo Sports