Joel Hofer News

Hofer allowed four goals on 20 shots (.800 SV%) in his most recent outing, but salvaged a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers. The 25-year-old Hofer, despite allowing four goals in each of his last two games (1-0-1), has been solid between the pipes for the Blues, posting a solid 2.27 GAA and .917 SV% in his last 18 games (10-7-1). The Blues enter the action on Monday as +119 road underdogs against a Nashville Predators team that has points in three straight games (1-0-2).

Hofer has lost two straight (0-1-1), allowing six goals on 43 combined shots (.860 SV%), but has still unquestionably been the most reliable goalie for the Blues in recent weeks. The 25-year-old Hofer has an impressive 2.17 GAA and .922 SV% in his last 17 games (9-7-1). The Blues enter the action on Thursday as +142 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers team whose three-game winning streak was snapped on Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

Hofer has consistently outplayed his counterpart, Jordan Binnington, in recent weeks and earned more playing time as a result. The 25-year-old Hofer saved 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 shootout win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and has a tremendous 1.94 GAA and .929 SV% in his last 15 games (9-6-0) dating back to the end of November. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as +111 road underdogs against a surging Winnipeg Jets team that is 4-0-1 in its last five games.

With the Blues hoping to get back into playoff contention, they will need to roll with their more consistent goalie, Joel Hofer. The 25-year-old Hofer is tied for the league lead with four shutouts and has a 2.81 GAA and .902 SV% in 25 games (10-9-2). That said, Hofer had a poor start to the season, but he has corrected it with an exceptional 1.94 GAA and .927 SV% in his last 14 games (8-6-0). The Blues enter Friday's contest as +168 home underdogs against a scorching-hot Tampa Bay Lightning team that is on an 11-game winning streak.

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.