Joel Hofer

Joel Hofer allowed three goals on 28 shots in Saturday’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Jets. The Blues took the lead late in the third period, but Gabriel Vilardi forced overtime with 28 seconds left. Hofer was then beaten by Kyle Connor in the shootout, extending his winless streak to five games.

Fantasy Impact

Hofer has struggled to find consistency, going 0-3-1 in his last five appearances while allowing 15 goals in that span. His record now stands at 10-7-2 with a 2.88 GAA and a .903 save percentage across 21 games. Saturday’s start came to give Jordan Binnington some rest following his international play, but expect Binnington to return to the crease Sunday against the Avalanche. Hofer remains a backup option with limited fantasy appeal unless injuries or a schedule crunch provide him with additional opportunities.

Hofer allowed three goals on 34 shots for a .912 save percentage, keeping the Blues within reach despite coming up short against Florida. He logged 59:39 in the crease, stopping all 31 even-strength shots that came his way.

Fantasy Impact

Hofer delivered a serviceable outing but ultimately took the loss. He projects as a decent streaming option or second-goalie candidate, particularly in matchups where the Blues’ defensive structure can help limit high-danger chances. While he may not be a full-time starter, he offers respectable save percentages in spot starts.

Joel Hofer surrendered five goals on 36 shots in Friday’s 5-0 loss to Colorado.

Fantasy Impact

Hofer had a rough outing, allowing four goals in the first period, putting the Blues in a deep hole early. St. Louis generated little offense, managing just 19 shots, leaving him with no margin for error. He wrapped up January with a 2-3-0 record, posting a 2.87 GAA and a .903 save percentage over six outings (five starts). While Jordan Binnington has been inconsistent, Hofer's shaky play makes him a risky fantasy option. The Blues conclude their road trip Sunday in Utah.

Joel Hofer stopped 10 of 11 shots after taking over for Jordan Binnington midway through the second period in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.

Fantasy Impact

While the Blues struggled to compete, Hofer delivered a respectable performance in relief. In January, the young netminder has outperformed Binnington statistically, posting a 2-2-0 record with a 2.74 GAA and .908 save percentage across five appearances. However, Hofer remains the backup for now, limiting his fantasy value to spot-start situations. Managers in deep leagues may want to monitor his role, as consistent outings like this could lead to more opportunities down the stretch.

Joel Hofer stopped 27 of 30 shots in the Blues' 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights on Thursday, with the fourth goal coming on an empty net.

Fantasy Impact

Hofer’s first loss since Jan. 4 came after conceding an early goal just 19 seconds into the game following a defensive miscue. The 23-year-old has been a dependable backup to Jordan Binnington this season, posting a 10-5-1 record, a 2.77 GAA, and a .906 save percentage through 17 appearances. With his numbers slightly edging out Binnington's, it’ll be worth monitoring how head coach Jim Montgomery distributes starts between the two goaltenders moving forward. Hofer remains a viable streaming option in deeper leagues when given the nod.