Brandon Carlo ejected after knee-on-knee hit on Roope Hintz

During the NHL season opener, St. Louis Blues defenseman Brandon Carlo was ejected following a knee-on-knee collision with Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz. The incident occurred in the third period, leaving Hintz briefly incapacitated on the ice before he was assisted to the bench and eventually returned to the game. Officials assessed Carlo a five-minute major penalty for kneeing and a game misconduct after a review.

The collision has sparked significant debate among fans regarding the severity of the hit and whether a suspension is warranted. The St. Louis Blues went on to defeat the Dallas Stars 4-0, securing a shutout victory with goals from Mason McTavish, Dalibor Dvorsky, and two empty-net goals by Jimmy Snuggerud and Pius Suter. Blues goaltender Joel Hofer recorded 25 saves in the win.