Joel Hofer

Joel Hofer takes shootout loss, extends winless streak

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.