Hofer allowed two goals on 34 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 preseason loss to the Blue Jackets. The third goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer played well, but the same couldn't be said for many of his teammates. The goals against him came on a Columbus power play and a set play off a faceoff. Hofer is pretty well locked in as the Blues' No. 2 option to begin 2024-25, as he'll reprise his role from last year as backup to Jordan Binnington.