Hofer signed a two-year, $6.8 million contract with St. Louis on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer posted a 16-8-3 record with one shutout, a 2.64 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 31 regular-season outings with the Blues in 2024-25. He should continue to see his fair share of starts behind Jordan Binnington in the 2025-26 campaign, making Hofer a worthwhile depth or streaming option in fantasy leagues.

Hofer turned aside 23 of 25 shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Jets, with Winnipeg's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

EDGE Analysis

The game was tied 1-1 heading into the third period, but the Jets outshot the Blues 10-4 in the final frame, and Hofer couldn't keep Alex Iafallo from banging home a rebound at the 7:05 mark after the Blues had blown multiple chances to clear the zone. It was Hofer's first regulation loss since Feb. 6, and in between the 24-year-old netminder had gone 6-0-2 with a 2.20 GAA and a .902 save percentage.

Hofer was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has had somewhat limited playing time in recent weeks, but he's been effective when called upon lately. He's in the midst of a five-game winning streak in which he's posted a 1.79 GAA and .921 save percentage. The 24-year-old made two starts against the Jets earlier this year, going 1-0-1 with a 1.92 GAA and .922 save percentage.

Hofer stopped 24 of 28 shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer returned to protecting the Blues' crease after not doing so in the previous two contests, but he managed to keep his winning run alive. He's now come out on top in each of his last five starts, and he has also allowed two or fewer goals four times over that stretch. That translates to an outstanding 1.79 GAA and an excellent .921 save percentage across his five-game winning run.

Hofer was the first goaltender off during Thursday's morning skate, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has started in just one of the Blues' last four games, but he's been productive over a limited sample in recent weeks. Across his last four starts, he's gone 4-0-0 with a 1.25 GAA and .942 save percentage. The Penguins are generating 2.89 goals per game this season, which ranks 19th in the league.

Hofer stopped 16 of 18 shots in a 3-2 victory against Nashville on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer is riding a four-game winning streak during which he is sporting a 1.25 GAA and .942 save percentage. With the 24-year-old backstop playing this well, he could continue to see a decent share of the workload, perhaps even splitting the starts with Jordan Binnington heading into the final weeks of the 2024-25 campaign.

Hofer is expected to start on the road against Nashville on Thursday, per Lou Korac of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has won his past three starts while saving 65 of 68 shots (.956 save percentage). He's 14-7-3 with a 2.64 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 28 outings overall. The Predators rank last in goals per game with 2.55.

Hofer made 26 saves in Saturday's 4-1 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Ilya Mikheyev's shorthanded tally inside the final minute of the second period spoiled Hofer's shutout bid, but the St. Louis netminder stood tall and won his third straight start. The 24-year-old hasn't taken a regulation loss since Feb. 6, going 4-0-2 over his last eight appearances with a .912 save percentage.

Hofer will guard the home net Saturday against Chicago, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer will make his fifth appearance in seven games, including his fourth start. The 24-year-old netminder has been excellent of late, going 2-0-1 with a .939 save percentage in that span. Hofer is 13-7-3 with a .903 save percentage and a 2.71 GAA this year.

Hofer stopped 22 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has won his past two starts, but even more impressive than the record has been his overall performance. He's stopped 39 of 41 shots faced over that two-game stretch. Over his last four appearances, Hofer has gone 2-0-1 with a 1.26 GAA and a .939 save percentage. He's not expected to takeover the starting role from Jordan Binnington, but he's proving to be a reliable option between the pipes every time the Blues have needed him.