JOEL HOFER NEWS

Sharp in Thursday's win Hofer turned aside 28 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

Impact His second shutout of the season slipped away in the second period, when Yegor Sharangovich used a screen to find the back of the net, but otherwise Hofer was locked in. The 24-year-old goalie has just one regulation loss since the beginning of December, going 6-1-1 in nine outings with a 2.36 GAA and .913 save percentage, but he remains behind Jordan Binnington on the Blues' depth chart in the crease.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sharky Strikes | Calgary Flames Sharangovich wires one past Joel Hofer in the second period

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Starting Thursday Hofer will guard the home crease versus Calgary on Thursday, according to Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Hofer gave up two goals on 23 shots in a 6-2 victory over Anaheim on Jan. 9, the last time he was between the pipes. Hofer is 9-4-1 with a 2.86 GAA and a .902 save percentage over 15 appearances this season. He will face the Flames, who are averaging 2.63 goals per game, 27th in the league in 2024-25.

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Cruises to win Hofer allowed two goals on 23 shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact The Blues spotted Hofer a 4-0 lead before he let in a goal, and that initial lead was never threatened. Hofer has allowed 11 goals over his last three games, but he's won two of them. The 24-year-old is now 9-4-1 with a 2.86 GAA and a .902 save percentage over 15 appearances this season. A little consistency could go a long way for Hofer to try to challenge Jordan Binnington's grip on the No. 1 role in goal.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage versus Ducks Hofer will be in goal at home against Anaheim on Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Hofer has been relatively consistent in limited action this season, going 8-4-1 with a 2.92 GAA, .901 save percentage and one shutout in 14 outings. With Jordan Binnington struggling for that same consistency -- he's recorded two shutouts in his last five outings while also giving up four or more goals twice -- the 24-year-old Hofer could be seen as a steadying force on the backend and earn some more opportunities.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Soft goals were downfall in loss Hofer made 33 saves in a 6-4 loss to Columbus on Saturday.

Impact He allowed five goals, a couple of which were as soft as toffee. It was a bad game for Hofer, who is 1-1-1 with 11 goals allowed in his last three games. His season has been up and down like a yo-yo, and that makes him a tough fantasy play. Hofer started the year with three straight wins followed by three consecutive losses. He then rang up four wins in a row before this recent stretch. Hofer is a fantasy risk, so look elsewhere until his game stabilizes.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Saturday Hofer will start on the road versus the Blue Jackets on Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Hofer will handle the second half of a back-to-back after Jordan Binnington starts Friday. Hofer went 4-0-1 with a 2.18 GAA and a .914 save percentage over six games in December. The 24-year-old has often started once every two or three contests, though this will be his first start in four games after he allowed four goals in a 7-4 win over the Predators on Dec. 27.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four goals in win Hofer gave up four goals on 30 shots in Friday's 7-4 win over the Predators.

Impact Hofer wasn't at his best -- this was the fourth time he's given up at least four games this season -- but he received plenty of support. He's getting results when he plays, going 4-0-1 over his appearances in December. For the season, the 24-year-old goalie is 8-3-1 with a 2.75 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 13 appearances in 2024-25. Hofer has started consecutive contests just once this season, so it's likely Jordan Binnington will get the nod versus the Sabres on Sunday.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NSH@STL: Marchessault scores PPG against Joel Hofer | Nashville Predators NSH@STL: Marchessault scores PPG against Joel Hofer

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

NSH@STL: Blankenburg scores goal against Joel Hofer | Nashville Predators NSH@STL: Blankenburg scores goal against Joel Hofer

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NSH@STL: Jankowski scores goal against Joel Hofer | Nashville Predators NSH@STL: Jankowski scores goal against Joel Hofer

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NSH@STL: Stamkos scores PPG against Joel Hofer | Nashville Predators NSH@STL: Stamkos scores PPG against Joel Hofer

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

Set to face Nashville Hofer is expected to start at home against Nashville on Friday, per Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Hofer has a 7-3-1 record, 2.63 GAA and .909 save percentage in 12 appearances in 2024-25. He stopped 25 of 27 shots en route a 2-1 overtime loss to Florida in his previous start last Friday. Nashville is a more favorable matchup than Florida was -- the Predators rank last in goals per game with 2.40.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up game-winner in OT Hofer stopped 25 of 27 shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Impact Including an appearance in relief during a 3-1 loss to the Lightning on Thursday, Hofer has gone 1-0-1 with a 1.61 GAA and a .935 save percentage in his last three outings. He's been a reliable option as the backup of Jordan Binnington, and given that he's made a start around every three of four Blues games, he should see action at some point before the end of December, possibly after the Christmas break against either the Sabres (Dec. 29) or Blackhawks (Dec. 31).

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Friday Hofer is expected to start on the road against Florida on Friday, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Hofer has a 7-3-1 record, 2.72 GAA and .907 save percentage in 11 appearances in 2024-25. Jordan Binnington started Thursday, but Hofer stepped in after Binnington allowed three goals on 11 shots. Hofer stopped the seven shots he faced over 24:21 of ice time, though the Blues still suffered a 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay. Florida ranks fifth in goals per game with 3.58.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in relief Hofer stopped all seven shots he faced in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Lightning after replacing Jordan Binnington.

Impact Hofer has looked the better of the Blues' two netminders of late, going 4-0-0 with a 1.80 GAA and .929 save percentage in his last five outings. With a back-to-back on the schedule, Hofer will likely be right back at it versus the Panthers on the road Friday and could even steal away some additional starts with another strong outing.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fends off Rangers Hofer stopped 26 of 28 shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Hofer picked up his fourth straight win. He had a shutout going until the middle of the third period, when he allowed both goals in a span of 1:19, but the Rangers couldn't find the equalizer. Hofer improved to 7-3-0 overall with a 2.83 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 10 starts. The Blues look to be getting the 24-year-old a start in one of every three games, so he'll likely play during the team's upcoming road back-to-back with games against the Lightning on Thursday and the Panthers on Friday.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Hofer will protect the home net versus the Rangers on Sunday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Hofer has a 6-3-0 record with one shutout, a 2.93 GAA and a .902 save percentage through nine outings this season. He will get the second half of St. Louis' back-to-back after Jordan Binnington played in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Dallas. The Rangers lost 5-1 to the Kings on Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Holds on for overtime win Hofer stopped 22 of 25 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Vancouver came back from a 3-1 deficit, but Hofer didn't let them get ahead. The Blues dominated overtime, culminating in Dylan Holloway's game-winning tally. Hofer has won his last three outings, stopping 71 of 77 shots in those contests. He's now 6-3-0 with a 2.93 GAA and a .902 save percentage through nine appearances. Jordan Binnington remains in the starting role, but Hofer has overcome a rocky start to the campaign. He could get another start this weekend, as the Blues have a road game in Dallas on Saturday before they host the Rangers on Sunday. Hofer stopped 27 of 29 shots in a 5-2 win over the Rangers on Nov. 25 to begin his current winning streak.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Set to start Tuesday Hofer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Randip Janda of Sportsnet 650, indicating he will defend the road net Tuesday against Vancouver.

Impact Hofer has won his last two outings, stopping 49 of 52 shots. He has a 5-3-0 record with one shutout, a 2.93 GAA and a .904 save percentage across eight appearances this season. Vancouver ranks 10th in the league with 3.27 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in win Hofer allowed one goal on 23 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Hofer picked up his second win in a row to bounce back from a three-game losing streak. The 24-year-old has run a little streaky in the backup role for the Blues this year -- he won his first three starts of the season. He's now 5-3-0 with a 2.93 GAA and a .904 save percentage over eight appearances. Hofer has played once every three or four games for the most part, so it's unclear when he might start again since the Blues don't have a back-to-back on their road trip through western Canada. Their next stop is Thursday in Calgary.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding road crease Hofer will be between the pipes in Tuesday's road game against the Jets, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Impact Hofer will make his first start in eight days -- the 24-year-old was solid in his last appearance, stopping 27 of 29 shots in a 5-2 win over the Rangers. It was the Manitoba's native first victory since Oct. 19, as he hasn't received much work as Jordan Binnington's understudy. Hofer will have a tough matchup against a Winnipeg team that ranks third in the NHL with 3.76 goals per game through 25 contests.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in win over Rangers Hofer stopped 27 of 29 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Hofer snapped a three-game losing streak with a solid showing against the Rangers, but fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited about this performance. He should return to his backup role behind Jordan Binnington for the upcoming games, meaning Hofer will only have upside as a streaming, matchup-based option in games where Binnington gets some rest. Hofer is 4-3-0 with a 3.23 GAA and an .899 save percentage in seven appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits ice first Monday Hofer was the first goalie off the ice Monday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll guard the cage on the road against the Rangers.

Impact Hofer has played in just three of the Blues' last 16 contests, losing all three outings while posting a 4.82 GAA. Unfortunately for the team, there isn't a strong candidate within its system to call up from the minors to challenge Hofer for the No. 2 job. Instead, look for Jordan Binnington to see a heavy workload until Hofer can find his game.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE