Joel Hofer News

After a stellar 10-game stretch (6-4-0), posting an impressive 1.75 GAA and .934 SV%, Hofer had earned himself more playing time in the Blues' crease. That said, he finds himself in a rough stretch posting a 3.34 GAA and .877 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0), and hopes to rebound on Tuesday, tending the twine against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as +155 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team that is 4-0-1 in their last five games.

After a stellar 10-game stretch (6-4-0), posting an impressive 1.75 GAA and .934 SV%, Hofer had earned himself more playing time in the Blues' crease. That said, he finds himself in a rough stretch posting a 3.34 GAA and .877 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0), and hopes to rebound on Tuesday, tending the twine against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as +155 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team that is 4-0-1 in their last five games.

Jordan Binnington was perforated seven times in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, leading the Blues to revert to Hofer for Friday's game against the Utah Mammoth. The 25-year-old Hofer has been excellent lately, giving his team a chance on most nights, posting a tremendous 1.95 GAA and .927 SV% in his last 12 games (7-5-0). The Blues enter the action on Friday as +156 road underdogs against a Mammoth team that has won three of their last four games (3-1-0).

Jordan Binnington's abysmal season continued in a 6-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, and the team will revert to Hofer on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 25-year-old Hofer started the 2025-26 season on a low note but has been outstanding in recent weeks, posting an excellent 1.84 GAA and .931 SV% in his last 11 games (6-5-0). The Blues enter Friday's contest as +125 home underdogs against a Golden Knights team that has lost six of their last seven games (1-3-3).

Hofer has undoubtedly outdueled his counterpart, Jordan Binnington, over the past several weeks, and he will return to the crease on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 25-year-old Hofer has been outstanding over the last month, posting an excellent 1.75 GAA and .934 SV% in 10 games (6-4-0). He has a 2.86 GAA, .900 SV%, and three shutouts in 21 appearances this season (8-7-2).

Hofer stopped 27 of 29 shots in the Blues' 6-2 win in Florida last Saturday. Hofer has been one of the NHL's best goalies since November 29th, going 5-2-0 with a sparkling 1.85 GAA, .933 SV%, and two shutouts. Hofer and the Blues are -105 on home-ice tonight and the Predators are third for the third-lowest implied total, so Hofer is a great option on Saturday.

Hofer stopped 27 of 29 shots in the Blues' 6-2 win in Florida last Saturday. Hofer has been one of the NHL's best goalies since November 29th, going 5-2-0 with a sparkling 1.85 GAA, .933 SV%, and two shutouts. Hofer and the Blues are -105 on home-ice tonight and the Predators are third for the third-lowest implied total, so Hofer is a great option on Saturday.

The Blues have relied more heavily on Hofer lately, and he will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets despite a poor performance in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators, allowing four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%). The 25-year-old Hofer has a 3.16 GAA and .890 SV% in 18 games (5-7-2), but has been much better lately, with a 1.95 GAA and .924 SV% in his last seven appearances (3-2-0). The Blues enter Wednesday's contest as +130 road underdogs against a Jets team they face for the first time since being eliminated by them in the first round of the playoffs.

Hofer was solid in his most recent game, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, and will return to the crease on Monday against the Nashville Predators. The Blues have struggled between the pipes this season, but Hofer has been slightly more reliable than Jordan Binnington and has seen an uptick in deployment over the past few weeks as a result. The 25-year-old Hofer has a 3.10 GAA and .893 SV% in 17 appearances this season (5-6-2). The Blues enter the action on Monday as slight -106 home favorites against a Predators team that handily defeated them 7-2 less than a week ago.

Hofer was solid in his most recent game, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, and will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Nashville Predators. The Blues have struggled between the pipes this season, but Hofer has been slightly more reliable than Jordan Binnington and has seen an uptick in deployment over the past few weeks as a result. The 25-year-old Hofer has a 3.10 GAA and .893 SV% in 17 appearances this season (5-6-2). The Blues enter the action on Monday as slight -106 home favorites against a Predators team that handily defeated them 7-2 less than a week ago.

The Blues will unsurprisingly turn to Hofer between the pipes tonight after Jordan Binnington got the nod in Nashville on Thursday. Hofer was tagged with the loss in his last start, allowing four goals on 30 shots in a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Bruins on Tuesday. The 25-year-old netminder carries a 4-6-2 record and an .890 SV% into Friday night's matchup with the Blackhawks, where St. Louis enters action at -115 on the money line.

The Blues' miserable 2025-26 season has some rare positive notes, riding a two-game winning streak and receiving impressive goaltending from Joel Hofer. The 25-year-old Hofer posted an ugly 3.70 GAA and .836 SV% in his first six games (1-5-0), but has been the most reliable goalie on the team in recent weeks, posting an excellent 2.00 GAA and .928 SV% in his last eight games (3-3-2). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as -130 home favorites against a Boston Bruins team that defeated them 5-2 less than a week ago.

The Blues' miserable 2025-26 season has some rare positive notes, riding a two-game winning streak and receiving impressive goaltending from Joel Hofer. The 25-year-old Hofer posted an ugly 3.70 GAA and .836 SV% in his first six games (1-5-0), but has been the most reliable goalie on the team in recent weeks, posting an excellent 2.00 GAA and .928 SV% in his last eight games (3-3-2). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as -130 home favorites against a Boston Bruins team that defeated them 5-2 less than a week ago.

The Blues remain a bottom-five team defensively (3.73 GA/GP), but have been better lately despite a 1-1-1 record in their last three, allowing only seven goals combined (2.33 GA/GP). Hofer will tend the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers, looking to improve a dreadful 3.89 GAA and .870 SV% through 10 games this season (2-4-2). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +126 road underdogs against a Rangers team that has an abysmal 1-7-1 record on home ice this season.

The Blues remain a bottom-five team defensively (3.73 GA/GP), but have been better lately despite a 1-1-1 record in their last three, allowing only seven goals combined (2.33 GA/GP). Hofer will likely tend the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers, looking to improve a dreadful 3.89 GAA and .870 SV% through 10 games this season (2-4-2). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +126 road underdogs against a Rangers team that has an abysmal 1-7-1 record on home ice this season.

The Blues have been more competitive lately, collecting points in five of their last six games (2-1-3), but remain near the bottom of the Western Conference. They have struggled to receive adequate netminding this season and will turn to Hofer on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 25-year-old Hofer is sporting an ugly 4.04 GAA and .867 SV% in nine appearances this season (2-4-1). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as +110 road underdogs against a Flyers team that defeated them 6-5 in a shootout less than a week ago.