JOEL HOFER NEWS

Stops 26 in win Hofer stopped 26 of 28 Anaheim shots en route to a 4-2 win Sunday.

Impact While Hofer has just five starts in the last month, his last two games have been strong. The 23-year-old netminder has stopped 62 of 65 shots in those contests with a .954 save percentage. As a young backup, he's a risky start, but there have been encouraging signs lately.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Hofer will guard the home net Sunday versus Anaheim, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Hofer was excellent in his last outing, stopping 36 shots in a 5-1 win over the Bruins on Monday. The 23-year-old Hofer is 11-11-0 with a .913 save percentage and 2.79 GAA while backing up Jordan Binnington this season. He'll have a favorable matchup against a Ducks team averaging just 2.51 goals per game, the third-lowest mark in the league.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar in Boston Hofer stopped 36 of 37 shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Hofer was nearly perfect Monday, allowing just a lone tally to David Pastrnak early in the third period, as he picked up his first win in over a month. The 23-year-old Hofer had gone 0-3-0 in his last four appearances, sporting an .893 save percentage in that span. He improves to 11-11-0 on the season with a .915 save percentage and 2.79 GAA. Hofer should continue to see occasional work behind Jordan Binnington down the stretch.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Bruins Hofer will defend the road net Monday against Boston, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hofer has gone 0-3-0 over his past four outings, surrendering 12 goals on 112 shots over that span. Through 23 games played this campaign, he has a 10-11-0 record with a 2.88 GAA and a .910 save percentage. Boston is tied for ninth in the league with 3.32 goals per contest this season.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss Tuesday Hofer stopped 29 of 32 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact The Blues struck first, getting a two-goal lead in the second period but the Islanders bounced back with four consecutive goals - three on Hofer - for the win. This is now four losses in a row for Hofer and he has not won a game since Feb. 10. Hofer is an intriguing young goalie with upside, but the uncertainty surrounding his playing time and the struggles of the Blues makes him a risky play in most fantasy leagues.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal Tuesday Hofer will defend the road net Tuesday against the Islanders, according to Chris Pinkert of the Blues' official site.

Impact Hofer will get the second half of the Blues' back-to-back after Jordan Binnington played in Monday's 2-1 shootout win over Philadelphia. The 23-year-old Hofer has posted a 10-10-0 record this campaign with a 2.88 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 22 appearances. The Islanders sit 21st in the league with 2.98 goals per contest this season.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Winnipeg Hofer allowed four goals on 32 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Jets on Tuesday.

Impact Winnipeg jumped out to a fast start Tuesday, tagging Hofer with three goals in the first period. While the 23-year-old netminder would eventually settle in and hold the Jets to one goal over the final two frames, St. Louis ultimately couldn't climb out of the early hole. Hofer falls to 10-10-0 on the season with a .911 save percentage and 2.88 GAA. The Blues will look to bounce back Wednesday on the road in Edmonton.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

STL@WPG: Iafallo scores goal against Joel Hofer | Winnipeg Jets STL@WPG: Iafallo scores goal against Joel Hofer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

STL@WPG: Monahan scores goal against Joel Hofer | Winnipeg Jets STL@WPG: Monahan scores goal against Joel Hofer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

STL@WPG: Dillon scores goal against Joel Hofer | Winnipeg Jets STL@WPG: Dillon scores goal against Joel Hofer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

STL@WPG: Connor scores goal against Joel Hofer | Winnipeg Jets STL@WPG: Connor scores goal against Joel Hofer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

In goal Tuesday Hofer will get the starting nod on the road against Winnipeg on Tuesday, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Impact Hofer will get the opportunity to play in front of his hometown as he takes the first game of the Blues back-to-back. As such, fantasy players can likely expect Jordan Binnington to be between the visitor pipes versus Edmonton on Wednesday. For his part, the 23-year-old Hofer went 3-1-0 in his last five appearances to go with a 2.58 GAA and .918 save percentage.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Needed in relief against Wings Hofer turned aside 18 of 20 shots after replacing Jordan Binnington to begin the second period of Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Detroit grabbed a 4-0 lead in the first period to chase Binnington from the crease, and St. Louis never got back into the game. Hofer has started just one of the Blues' last seven contests, and the 23-year-old doesn't seem to be quite ready to push for the No. 1 job despite a .913 save percentage over seven outings since the beginning of January.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Toronto Hofer allowed three goals on 28 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs on Monday.

Impact After holding Toronto to one goal through the first two periods, Hofer surrendered a power-play tally to Auston Matthews 45 seconds into the third and a short-handed marker to William Nylander later in the frame before the Leafs added an empty-netter, sticking Hofer with the loss. It was the first start since Feb. 10 for the 23-year-old netminder, though he'd won his previous three outings, sporting a .929 save percentage in that span. Hofer falls to 10-9-0 with a .912 save percentage and 2.80 GAA while backing up Jordan Binnington this season.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

TOR@STL: Nylander scores goal against Joel Hofer | Toronto Maple Leafs TOR@STL: Nylander scores goal against Joel Hofer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

TOR@STL: Matthews scores goal against Joel Hofer | Toronto Maple Leafs TOR@STL: Matthews scores goal against Joel Hofer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

TOR@STL: Knies scores goal against Joel Hofer | Toronto Maple Leafs TOR@STL: Knies scores goal against Joel Hofer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

Guarding goal Monday Hofer will patrol the home crease Monday versus Toronto, according to Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Hofer has stopped 92 of 99 shots during his three-game winning streak. In 19 games this season, he has supplied a 10-8-0 record with one shutout, a 2.77 GAA and a .913 save percentage. The Maple Leafs rank fourth in the league this campaign with 3.57 goals per contest.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins third straight Hofer made 33 saves in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.

Impact A Kyle Okposo tally early in the second period spoiled his shutout bid, but Hofer was otherwise sharp as he won his third straight start. It could be telling that the 23-year-old netminder got the Blues' first start after the All-Star break, as he appeared to be working into a timeshare with Jordan Binnington at the end of January. Over his last nine outings dating back to mid-December, Hofer sports a 2.37 GAA and .930 save percentage.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hofer stops 33 shots, Neighbours scores 2 in St. Louis Blues 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres

Joel Hofer stopped 33 shots, Jake Neighours scored twice and the St. Louis Blues returned from their bye week off with a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Facing Sabres Hofer will be between the visiting pipes versus Buffalo on Saturday, per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.

Impact Hofer has won his last two starts -- both in overtime. The 23-year-old is 9-8-0 with a 2.89 GAA and a .909 save percentage this season. He will face the Sabres, who are 22nd in NHL scoring with 147 goals.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for OT win Hofer stopped 30 shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings.

Impact Los Angeles twice grabbed one-goal leads earlier in the game, but Hofer kept his focus and shut down the opposition through the third period and OT. It's the 23-year-old netminder's second straight win after a three-game losing streak, but he's given up at least three goals in all five starts. On the season, Hofer sports a 9-8-0 record with a 2.89 GAA and .909 save percentage.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Sunday Hofer will patrol the home crease Sunday against the Kings, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Hofer is coming off a 29-save performance in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over Vancouver. Through 17 appearances this season, he has provided a record of 8-8-0 with one shutout, a 2.88 GAA and a .909 save percentage. The Kings sit 16th in the league this campaign with 3.13 goals per contest.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets overtime win Hofer stopped 29 of 32 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact The Blues started well, but Hofer surrendered a third-period hat trick to Pius Suter. Brayden Schenn salvaged the win for the Blues with the game-winner, giving Hofer his first win since Dec. 27. He's allowed at least three goals in each of his last four outings. The 23-year-old netminder is at 8-8-0 with a 2.88 GAA and a .909 save percentage through 17 appearances this season. Without better performances, Hofer is likely to remain in the backup role behind Jordan Binnington.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to face Canucks Hofer is slated to start on the road against Vancouver on Wednesday, per Lou Korac of The Hockey News.

Impact Hofer has a 7-8-0 record, 2.88 GAA and .910 save percentage in 16 appearances in 2023-24. He's dropped his last three starts while allowing 10 goals on 100 shots. The Canucks, who lead the league offensively this year with 3.79 goals per game, will be a difficult opponent.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE