# Alexey Toropchenko injury during Blues season opener

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alexey-toropchenko-injury-during-blues-season-opener
> Updated: 2026-10-03T03:25:18.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

During the St. Louis Blues season opener against the Dallas Stars, Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko sustained an upper-body injury. The incident occurred in the second period after Toropchenko was hit along the boards by Dallas players Lian Bichsel and Tyler Seguin.

Head coach Jim Montgomery stated that Toropchenko’s recovery timeline will be longer than day-to-day. Observations indicated the player was favoring his right shoulder or elbow while being assisted off the ice. The injury adds to existing roster challenges for the Blues, who are also without Logan Mailloux and Tyler Tucker at the start of the season.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Alexey Toropchenko injured in St. Louis Blues season opener

St. Louis Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko suffered an upper-body injury during the season opener against the Dallas Stars, with head coach Jim Montgomery stating his recovery will exceed day-to-day status.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexey-toropchenko-injured-in-st-louis-blues-season-opener

### 2026-09-30: Matt Duchene placed on injured reserve by Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene has been placed on injured reserve following a training camp injury setback, making him doubtful for the season opener against the St. Louis Blues.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matt-duchene-placed-on-injured-reserve-by-dallas-stars

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