Hofer allowed four goals on 21 shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer was given the hook early in the second period after giving up three goals over the first 3:25 of that frame. The damage was already done, as the Blues couldn't bounce back. Hofer has two really good games, two really bad outings and one average showing to his name this season. He's 3-2-0 with a 3.20 GAA and a .902 save percentage. While this was an ugly outing, Hofer should get a chance for redemption over the weekend -- the Blues have a back-to-back versus the Kings on Saturday and the Ducks on Sunday.

Hofer will guard the road crease against San Jose on Thursday, per Max Miller of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has a 3-1-0 record, 2.50 GAA and .918 save percentage in four contests this season. Jordan Binnington has been a great No. 1 option for the Blues this campaign, so Hofer's opportunities have been rare despite his strong play when given the opportunity. At least the backup goaltender has been given a choice assignment in the Sharks, which are averaging just 1.31 goals per game this year.

Hofer stopped 19 of 20 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

After allowing a power-play goal in the first period, Hofer settled in and blanked the Coyotes over his final two frames en route to a one-goal victory. The 23-year-old Hofer has won his last three starts, posting an impressive .950 save percentage in that span. Overall, he's 3-1-1 with a .918 save percentage and 2.50 GAA on the campaign while backing up Jordan Binnington.

Per Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Hofer was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, putting him on track to guard the home goal against the Coyotes on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer was decent in his last start Saturday against the Canadiens, turning aside 30 of 33 shots en route to a 6-3 victory. The 23-year-old netminder will try to extend his personal winning streak to three games in a home matchup with a middling Arizona offense that's averaging 3.25 goals per game this campaign, 14th in the NHL.

Hofer made 30 saves in a 6-3 win over Montreal on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Juraj Slafkovsky beat him on the power play early in the first to tied the game 1-1. And Brandon Gallagher scored on a bang-bang play from the slot to cut the game to 3-2. Nick Suzuki deflected a Cole Caufield shot from the blue line at 18:32 of the third for the 6-3 final. Hofer has settled down after allowing six goals in his first game, and he has won two straight with just three goals allowed. Jordan Binnington has gotten off to a strong start, but Hofer will be there for your fantasy roster when -- not if -- Binnington misses time.

Hofer will patrol the home crease Saturday against Montreal, per Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer has stopped 63 of 69 shots in two outings this season en route to a 1-1-0 record. He registered a 27-save shutout victory over Calgary on Oct. 26 in his last appearance. Montreal ranks 20th in the league this campaign with 2.09 goals per game.

Hofer posted a 26-save shutout in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer earned his first shutout in his 10th career appearance. The 23-year-old netminder struggled in his previous start this season, yielding six goals on 42 shots against the Coyotes. With Jordan Binnington starting the season hot, Hofer will have to keep playing like he did Thursday to earn a respectable share of playing time. It's expected Binnington will get the nod Friday in Vancouver.

Hofer is set to guard the road crease Thursday versus Calgary, per Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer had a 3-1-1 record, 3.22 GAA and .905 save percentage in six contests last season. He has appeared in one game this campaign, stopping 36 of 42 shots in last Thursday's 6-2 loss to Arizona. Perhaps Hofer will do better against the Flames, who have averaged just 2.43 goals per game in 2023-24.

Hofer allowed six goals on 42 shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

It was a tough night for the 23-year-old Hofer in his first start of the year. He allowed five goals over the final two periods, as he was bombarded with 31 shots in that span. Hofer is expected to serve as Jordan Binnington's backup this season after playing just six games last year, where he went 3-1-1 with a .905 save percentage.

Hofer will get his first start of the season versus the Coyotes at home Thursday, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Hofer was 3-1-1 last season in six appearances with the Blues, giving up 17 goals on 179 shots. He spent most of the season with AHL Springfield, going 27-15-4 with a 2.50 GAA and a .921 save percentage. Hofer will face the Coyotes, who have scored just five goals in three games this season.