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Gets starting nod against Caps Hofer will tend the twine on the road versus Washington on Thursday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Hofer has failed to secure a victory in his last five appearances, going 0-3-1 with a 3.35 GAA. Despite the 24-year-old netminder's struggles, he has played in five of the Blues' last 13 outings, taking some extra starts away from Jordan Binnington. Unless Hofer can start racking up wins, he could find himself relegated to just back-to-backs moving forward.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loses in shootout Hofer stopped 25 of 28 shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Jets.

Impact Hofer was unable to snap his losing streak -- he's 0-3-1 over his last five outings, with 15 goals allowed in that span. This one will sting, as Pavel Buchnevich gave the Blues the lead with 2:50 to go, only for Gabriel Vilardi's second goal of the game to tie it with 28 seconds left in regulation. Hofer was then bested by Kyle Connor in the shootout after the Winnipeg winger came up short on 10 shots in the first 65 minutes. Hofer is down to 10-7-2 with a 2.88 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 21 appearances. He started Saturday to afford Jordan Binnington some rest after his time with Team Canada, but it's likely to be Binnington in goal against his fellow countrymen Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, as well as the rest of the Avalanche, for Sunday's contest.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WPG@STL: Vilardi scores goal against Joel Hofer | Winnipeg Jets Gabriel Vilardi (WPG) scores goal against Joel Hofer (STL) to make it 1 - 2

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

WPG@STL: Ehlers scores goal against Joel Hofer | Winnipeg Jets Nikolaj Ehlers (WPG) scores goal against Joel Hofer (STL) to make it 0 - 1

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

Facing Jets Hofer will patrol the home crease versus Winnipeg on Saturday, according to Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Hofer will get the start, giving Jordan Binnington extra rest after he backstopped Canada to victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday. Hofer has lost his last three starts, allowing 11 goals and 100 shots. He is 10-7-1 with a 2.88 GAA and a .903 save percentage across 20 games this season. The Jets lead the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.61 goals per game this season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers third straight loss Hofer gave up three goals on 34 shots in a 3-2 defeat to Florida on Thursday.

Impact Hofer has now been on the losing end of three straight contests, going 0-3-0 with a 3.53 GAA in his last four outings -- one of which was a no-decision relief appearance. Given Jordan Binnington's underwhelming numbers -- he's 14-19-4 with a .899 save percentage -- the opportunity is there for Hofer to see more starts but he hasn't been able to grab the reins.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Tending twine against Florida Hofer will defend the home crease against the Panthers on Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Hofer wasn't particularly dominant over limited playing time in January, going 2-3-0 with a 3.16 GAA and .898 save percentage over six appearances. He didn't appear in either of the Blues' last two games but will draw the start against the Panthers, who rank sixth in the NHL with 3.27 goals per game.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On wrong side of shutout Hofer allowed five goals on 36 shots in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Hofer ended January on a sour note, giving up four of the five goals in the first period. That meant the Blues never really stood a chance, though they didn't make much of an effort at a comeback, totaling just 19 shots on net for the game. Hofer went 2-3-0 with 17 goals allowed over six outings (five starts) in January, and he's now 10-6-1 with a 2.87 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 19 appearances. Jordan Binnington isn't exactly dominating the crease, but Hofer's inconsistent play makes him a risky option in fantasy. The Blues wrap up this two-game road trip in Utah on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First goalie off Hofer was the first goalie off the ice at Friday's morning skate, Colleen Flynn of Colorado Hockey Now reports, indicating that he'll start on the road against Colorado.

Impact Hofer has seen limited playing time in recent weeks, but he'll start Friday after entering Monday's game against Vancouver midway through the second period. Over five appearances this month, the 24-year-old has gone 2-2-0 with a 2.74 GAA and .908 save percentage.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Needed in relief Monday Hofer turned aside 10 of the 11 shots he faced after replacing Jordan Binnington midway through the second period of Monday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.

Impact The Blues were thoroughly outplayed on the night, and the switch in the crease did little to spark the team -- the one goal Hofer allowed came on a shorthanded breakaway by Pius Suter. The 24-year-old netminder has posted better numbers than Binnington in January, going 2-2-0 in five appearances with a 2.74 GAA and .908 save percentage, but for now he's still No. 2 on the depth chart.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't fend off Vegas Hofer allowed three goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth marker was an empty-netter.

Impact The Blues were forced to chase the game early due to Mark Stone scoring after a Cam Fowler turnover just 19 seconds into the contest. Hofer would allow one more goal at even strength and one on the power play en route to his first loss since Jan. 4. Jordan Binnington has made twice as many starts as Hofer this season, but the latter's numbers have been marginally better, so it'll be interesting to see how head coach Jim Montgomery handles his goaltenders down the stretch. Hofer is sporting a 10-5-1 record, .906 save percentge and 2.77 GAA through 17 appearances in 2024-25.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

VGK@STL: Dorofeyev scores PPG against Joel Hofer | Vegas Golden Knights Pavel Dorofeyev (VGK) scores power-play goal against Joel Hofer (STL) to make it 1 - 3

JANUARY 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

VGK@STL: Olofsson scores goal against Joel Hofer | Vegas Golden Knights Victor Olofsson (VGK) scores goal against Joel Hofer (STL) to make it 1 - 2

JANUARY 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

VGK@STL: Stone scores goal against Joel Hofer | Vegas Golden Knights Mark Stone (VGK) scores goal against Joel Hofer (STL) to make it 0 - 1

JANUARY 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

Between the pipes Thursday Hofer will patrol the home crease versus Vegas on Thursday, according to Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Hofer has won his last two starts, allowing three goals on 52 shots in victories over Anaheim and Calgary. The wins pushed Hofer's record to 10-4-1, with a 2.74 GAA and a .906 save percentage over 16 appearances this season. Vegas is averaging 3.38 goals per game, fourth in the NHL in 2024-25.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

JANUARY 17, 2025 • NHL.COM

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.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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