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Regular Season 11 7 3 2.87 .900 1

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Makes relief appearance

    Hofer stopped both shots he faced in relief of Jordan Binnington in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins.

    Binnington was pulled after giving up a goal to Bryan Rust in the third period, and Hofer was barely tested after entering the contest. The Penguins' last tally was an empty-netter. Hofer has allowed seven goals on 52 shots over four appearances (three starts) since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, as the Blues have tried to ride the momentum of Binnington backstopping Canada to the tournament win. Hofer's likely to be limited to backup duties up until the point the Blues are eliminated from playoff contention, which could go down to the wire. However, a back-to-back this weekend -- at Minnesota on Saturday, at home versus the Ducks on Sunday -- should allow each netminder to get a start.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Falls short in overtime

    Hofer stopped 21 of 23 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Kings.

    Hofer was pulled from his previous start last Sunday versus the Stars after giving up three goals on nine shots. This was a much better performance, but he came up short when Quinton Byfield ripped home the game-winning goal 27 seconds into overtime. Hofer slipped to 3-4-2 over 11 appearances since the start of January, and he's now 11-7-3 with a 2.89 GAA and an .899 save percentage over 24 appearances this season. The Blues play three games in four days for the next fantasy week, including a back-to-back next weekend, so look for Hofer to get another start in that span.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Starting in Los Angeles

    Hofer will protect the road crease Saturday versus the Kings, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

    Hofer surrendered three goals on nine shots in his last start Sunday versus Dallas before ceding the net to Jordan Binnington in the second period. Hofer holds an 11-7-2 record, .899 save percentage and 2.93 GAA over 23 appearances this season. The Kings have scored two goals or fewer in five straight games, giving Hofer a favorable chance to get back on the right track.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Pulled after one period

    Hofer stopped six of nine shots in the first period of Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

    He got a bit of a quick hook after one period with the Blues down 3-2. Hofer was spared the loss, as the Blues were able to cover his damage, though Jordan Binnington (nine saves on 12 shots) didn't have a good relief appearance. Hofer remains at 11-7-2 for the season, but his GAA rose from 2.83 to 2.93 while his save percentage dropped from .902 to .899 over 23 appearances. It's not a good start to the Blues' road trip, which continues with three games in California over the next week (two against Los Angeles, one against Anaheim). Hofer is likely to start one of those games.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Starting in Dallas

    Hofer will guard the road goal against the Stars on Sunday, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

    Hofer will get the second half of St. Louis' back-to-back after Jordan Binnington played in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings. The 24-year-old Hofer has posted a record of 11-7-2 with one shutout, a 2.83 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 22 appearances this season. Dallas ranks fourth in the league with 3.36 goals per game in 2024-25.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Gives up two goals, earns win

    Hofer stopped 16 of 18 shots in Thursday's win over the Capitals.

    Hofer returned to the ice after operating as the backup to Jordan Binnington in the previous two contests, and Hofer earned a win for the first time since Jan. 16, when he stopped 28 shots in a 4-1 victory over the Flames. Hofer has gone 1-1-1 with a 2.60 GAA and a .900 save percentage across three appearances in February, but his fantasy upside is limited given his backup role and limited opportunities to protect the Blues' crease.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Gets starting nod against Caps

    Hofer will tend the twine on the road versus Washington on Thursday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

    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.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Loses in shootout

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

    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.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Facing Jets

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

    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.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Suffers third straight loss

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

    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.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Tending twine against Florida

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

    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.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: On wrong side of shutout

    Hofer allowed five goals on 36 shots in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Avalanche.

    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.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: 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.

    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.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: 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.

    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 a .908 save percentage, but for now, he's still No. 2 on the depth chart.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: 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.

    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 percentage and 2.77 GAA through 17 appearances in 2024-25.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Between the pipes Thursday

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

    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 generating 3.38 goals per game, fourth in the NHL in 2024-25.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Sharp in Thursday's win

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

    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.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Starting Thursday

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

    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 in 2024-25, which ranks 27th in the league.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Cruises to win

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

    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.

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  • Blues' Joel Hofer: Guarding cage versus Ducks

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

    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 between the pipes and earn some more opportunities.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-3, 160 lbs
Birthplace: Winnipeg, MB
Age: 24
Experience: 3
Shoots: Left