Joel Hofer G STL Tue 3/18/25 1:04 PM
Joel Hofer
G STL
Hofer will tend the road twine Tuesday in Nashville, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Hofer was solid in Saturday's 5-1 win over Minnesota, turning aside 17 of 18 shots on goal. The Manitoba native has a 12-7-3 record, 2.78 GAA and .901 save percentage through 26 outings in 2024-25. He has a favorable assignment against a Nashville squad that has generated 2.58 goals per game this season, the second-worst mark in the NHL.
Joel Hofer G STL Sat 3/15/25 11:46 PM
Joel Hofer
G STL
Hofer stopped 17 of 18 shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Hofer took care of business in a game where the Wild were limited to just a Jake Middleton goal off a turnover in the second period. The 24-year-old Hofer picked up his first win since Feb. 27 versus the Capitals, though two of his three outings in March have been less than full games -- he was pulled from a start and made a brief relief appearance. The young netminder is now at 12-7-3 with a 2.78 GAA and a .901 save percentage over 26 appearances. Look for Jordan Binnington to get the start Sunday versus the Ducks.
Joel Hofer G STL Sat 3/15/25 12:24 PM
Joel Hofer
G STL
Hofer will get the road start Saturday against the Wild, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hofer will get the start Saturday after making a late relief appearance in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old Hofer has gone 11-7-3 with a .900 save percentage and a 2.87 GAA while backing up Jordan Binnington this season.
Joel Hofer G STL Fri 3/14/25 4:49 PM
Joel Hofer
G STL
Hofer stopped both shots he faced in relief of Jordan Binnington in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Binnington was pulled after giving up a goal to Bryan Rust in the third period, and Hofer was barely tested after entering the contest. The Penguins' last tally was an empty-netter. Hofer has allowed seven goals on 52 shots over four appearances (three starts) since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, as the Blues have tried to ride the momentum of Binnington backstopping Canada to the tournament win. Hofer's likely to be limited to backup duties up until the point the Blues are eliminated from playoff contention, which could go down to the wire. However, a back-to-back this weekend -- at Minnesota on Saturday, at home versus the Ducks on Sunday -- should allow each netminder to get a start.
Joel Hofer G STL Sun 3/9/25 12:22 AM
Joel Hofer
G STL
Hofer stopped 21 of 23 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Hofer was pulled from his previous start last Sunday versus the Stars after giving up three goals on nine shots. This was a much better performance, but he came up short when Quinton Byfield ripped home the game-winning goal 27 seconds into overtime. Hofer slipped to 3-4-2 over 11 appearances since the start of January, and he's now 11-7-3 with a 2.89 GAA and an .899 save percentage over 24 appearances this season. The Blues play three games in four days for the next fantasy week, including a back-to-back next weekend, so look for Hofer to get another start in that span.
Joel Hofer G STL Sat 3/8/25 6:55 PM
Joel Hofer
G STL
Hofer will protect the road crease Saturday versus the Kings, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hofer surrendered three goals on nine shots in his last start Sunday versus Dallas before ceding the net to Jordan Binnington in the second period. Hofer holds an 11-7-2 record, .899 save percentage and 2.93 GAA over 23 appearances this season. The Kings have scored two goals or fewer in five straight games, giving Hofer a favorable chance to get back on the right track.
Joel Hofer G STL Sun 3/2/25 11:07 PM
Joel Hofer
G STL
Hofer stopped six of nine shots in the first period of Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
He got a bit of a quick hook after one period with the Blues down 3-2. Hofer was spared the loss, as the Blues were able to cover his damage, though Jordan Binnington (nine saves on 12 shots) didn't have a good relief appearance. Hofer remains at 11-7-2 for the season, but his GAA rose from 2.83 to .293 while his save percentage dropped from .902 to .899 over 23 appearances. It's not a good start to the Blues' road trip, which continues with three games in California over the next week (two against Los Angeles, one against Anaheim). Hofer is likely to start one of those games.
Joel Hofer G STL Sun 3/2/25 5:48 PM
Joel Hofer
G STL
Hofer will guard the road goal against the Stars on Sunday, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
EDGE Analysis
Hofer will get the second half of St. Louis' back-to-back after Jordan Binnington played in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings. The 24-year-old Hofer has posted a record of 11-7-2 with one shutout, a 2.83 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 22 appearances this season. Dallas ranks fourth in the league with 3.36 goals per game in 2024-25.
Joel Hofer G STL Fri 2/28/25 2:08 PM
Joel Hofer
G STL
Hofer stopped 16 of 18 shots in Thursday's win over the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Hofer returned to the ice after operating as the backup to Jordan Binnington in the previous two contests, and Hofer earned a win for the first time since Jan. 16, when he stopped 28 shots in a 4-1 victory over the Flames. Hofer has gone 1-1-1 with a 2.60 GAA and a .900 save percentage across three appearances in February, but his fantasy upside is limited given his backup role and limited opportunities to protect the Blues' crease.
Joel Hofer G STL Thu 2/27/25 11:09 AM
Joel Hofer
G STL
Hofer will tend the twine on the road versus Washington on Thursday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hofer has failed to secure a victory in his last five appearances, going 0-3-1 with a 3.35 GAA. Despite the 24-year-old netminder's struggles, he has played in five of the Blues' last 13 outings, taking some extra starts away from Jordan Binnington. Unless Hofer can start racking up wins, he could find himself relegated to just back-to-backs moving forward.