Hofer set aside 37 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The Blues' backup goalie was on point -- he picked up a career high in saves en route to his sixth win in 12 games. In fact, the only damage against Hofer was a fluky Eetu Luostarinen goal where the puck pinballed off the sideboard glass and slid right into the cage upon the winger's clearing attempt. Hofer owns a 2.92 GAA and .904 save percentage while playing second fiddle to Jordan Binnington, but Hofer's starts have been few and far between.

Hofer is slated to start on the road against Florida on Thursday, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer drew into Tuesday's contest against Tampa Bay halfway through the second period and stopped nine of 10 shots en route to a 6-1 defeat, but because the Blues were already down 5-0 when he entered the contest, he wasn't charged with the loss. The 23-year-old goaltender is 5-5-0 with a 3.14 GAA and an .893 save percentage in 11 appearances this campaign. The Panthers rank 22nd offensively this year with 2.94 goals per game.

Hofer gave up four goals on 21 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jackets' second line did most of the damage against the 23-year-old goalie, accounting for three of the four goals on his line. Hofer has lost his last three outings, giving up 11 goals in that span while facing no more than 21 shots in any of the games. He's at a 5-5-0 record with a 3.19 GAA and an .893 save percentage. A better showing in goal would allow Hofer to challenge the ever-inconsistent Jordan Binnington for a larger share of the starts. Binnington will likely play Saturday in Chicago.

Hofer will defend the visiting crease versus Columbus on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has only played once in the last six games, making 18 saves on 21 shots in a 4-1 loss to Arizona on Saturday. The young goaltender is 5-4-0 with a 3.04 GAA and .901 save percentage this season. The Blue Jackets are averaging 30.1 shots on goal per game, 22nd in the NHL.

Hofer kicked out 18 of 21 shots in a 4-1 loss to Arizona on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer surrendered three goals on nine shots in the first period. He stabilized after that, but the Blues were unable to claw back into the game. Arizona's final goal was scored on an empty net. Hofer dropped to 5-4-0 with a 3.05 GAA and a .901 save percentage in nine contests this year. He's lost his last two outings while allowing seven goals over that stretch.

Hofer was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, indicating he will get the road start in Arizona on Saturday, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has sat the last three games after he gave up four goals on 15 shots in an 8-3 loss to Nashville on Nov. 24. Hofer is 5-3-0 with a 3.02 GAA and a .905 save percentage this season. The Coyotes are second-last in shots on goal per game, averaging only 27.4 shots, but they have made the most of it, as they are 16th overall in finding the back of the net, averaging 3.18 goals per contest.

Hofer allowed four goals on 15 shots before being pulled in the second period of Friday's 8-3 loss to Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

The Blues played about five or six minutes of collected hockey, and then the proverbial wheels fell off. Neither Hofer or Jordan Binnington, who surrendered four goals on 20 shots in relief, had a chance. The best the young netminder can do is shake off the game and prep for his next one.

Hofer is expected to start in Friday's home game versus Nashville, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer will attempt to earn his third straight win after saving 42 of 43 shots (.977 save percentage) over his last two outings. He's 5-2-0 with a 2.54 GAA and a .919 save percentage in seven contests this season. The Predators rank 19th offensively this campaign with 3.11 goals per game.

Hofer turned aside 30 of 31 shots in a 3-1 win over Anaheim on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer's only blemish was a goal scored by Mason McTavish midway through the second frame. The 23-year-old netminder improved to 4-2-0 with a 2.80 GAA and a .914 save percentage in six games this season. Those are solid results, but No. 1 goaltender Jordan Binnington has excelled with a 2.47 GAA and a .922 save percentage over 12 outings, so Binnington is expected to continue to get the majority of St. Louis' starts.

Hofer will get the starting nod in Anaheim on Sunday, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer is looking to bounce back after getting tagged with four goals on 21 shots before getting yanked during Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Sharks. The 23-year-old had allowed just four goals over his previous three outings. He's now 3-2-0 with a .902 save percentage and a 3.19 GAA through five appearances this season.