Hofer was perfect in his last start, for his first-career shutout as he stopped 33 of 33 shots in a victory over Winnipeg. The 22-year-old has been sensational in his first two starts this season, with his 2-0-0 record, 1.02 GAA and .970 SV%. He will take on the struggling Detroit Red Wings, who have lost three-straight and 10 of their last 12 contests.
Hofer is expected to make his first NHL start of the 2022-23 season after pitching a 22-14-4 record, .920 SV% and 2.50 GAA with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL). The 22-year-old has previously played in two NHL games, posting a 1-1-0 record, 3.07 GAA and .880 SV%. He will face the Washington Capitals, who won their last game 5-4 over Buffalo in a shootout and are 18th in the NHL in both shots per game (31.3) and goals per game (3.1).
Hofer is expected to make his first NHL start of the 2022-23 season after pitching a 22-14-4 record, .920 SV% and 2.50 GAA with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL). The 22-year-old has previously played in two NHL games, posting a 1-1-0 record, 3.07 GAA and .880 SV%. He will face the Washington Capitals, who won their last game 5-4 over Buffalo in a shootout and are 18th in the NHL in both shots per game (31.3) and goals per game (3.1).
With the two-game suspension of Jordan Binnington, Hofer will get his first call-up to St. Louis of the season Thursday from Providence (AHL) on emergency conditions. The 22-year-old had a 22-14-4 record, .920 SV% and 2.50 GAA with Providence prior to his call-up.
The St. Louis Blues have locked up Joel Hofer to a two-year, $775,000 extension Monday. The 22-year-old has been exceptional with Springfield (AHL), with a 10-8-7 record, a .922 SV% and 2.39 GAA.
