Toropchenko (shoulder) is expected to play Saturday, according to Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

EDGE Analysis

This is a surprise as Toropchenko underwent shoulder surgery in June and hadn't been expected back before early December. He practiced on the fourth line Friday with Nathan Walker and Noel Acciari. The 23-year-old Toropchenko had two goals in 28 games with St. Louis last season.