Joel Hofer News

The Blues were only four points clear of last place in the NHL at the end of December, but currently find themselves four points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, due largely to the incredible play of Joel Hofer. The 25-year-old Hofer has an incredible 1.95GAA and .930 SV% in 15 games (10-2-3) since early January. Better year, he has a near-perfect 1.30 GAA and .955 SV% in his last nine games (7-0-2). The Blues enter Monday's contest with even -105 odds on the road against a San Jose Sharks team coming off a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Hofer has emerged as the go-to option between the pipes for the Blues, and he will return to the crease on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, fresh off of saving all 21 shots he faced for his sixth shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks. The 25-year-old Hofer has two shutouts in his last five games and has been near perfect since returning from the Olympic break, going 6-0-2 with an absurd 1.34 GAA and .955 SV%. The Blues enter Thursday's contest as -142 home favourites against a free-falling Sharks team that has been outscored 27-11 during a five-game losing streak (0-5-0).

The Blues are desperately trying to fight their way into late-season contention for a Wild Card spot, and will keep their hopes alive on Tuesday when Hofer tends the twine against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Hofer was terrific in his previous game, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%), but suffered a disappointing 2-1 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer has arguably been the best goalie in the NHL, posting an absurd 1.53 GAA and .951 SV% in seven games (5-0-2). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as slight -103 home underdogs against a Capitals team with points in five consecutive games (3-0-2).

The Blues are desperately trying to fight their way into late-season contention for a Wild Card spot, and will keep their hopes alive on Tuesday when Hofer tends the twine against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Hofer was terrific in his previous game, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%), but suffered a disappointing 2-1 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer has arguably been the best goalie in the NHL, posting an absurd 1.53 GAA and .951 SV% in seven games (5-0-2). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as slight -103 home underdogs against a Capitals team with points in five consecutive games (3-0-2).

The Blues turned to Jordan Binnington in their previous game, a rare regulation loss, and will revert to Hofer, who has been exceptional in helping the Blues get within reach of a Wild Card spot. The 25-year-old Hofer was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving 36 of 37 shots (.947 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer is boasting a tremendous 1.64 GAA and .948 SV% in six games (5-0-1). The Blues enter Wednesday's contest as -115 road favourites against a Flames team that is 1-4-0 in their last five games.

Hofer will get the call for the 33rd time this season when the Blues host the Oilers on Friday. The 25-year-old Hofer has been outstanding since the NHL returned from the Olympic break, posting a 4-0-1 record and a ridiculous .948 SV%. He'll need to be at his best again on Friday, as the Blues enter action at +150 on the money line against Connor McDavid and the Oilers.

Hofer was outstanding in the Blues' previous game, saving all 22 shots he faced for his career-best fifth shutout of the season in a 4-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks, and has been rewarded with another start on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old Hofer has earned four of six starts since returning from the Olympic break and has been otherworldly in those outings, going 4-0-0 while posting a 1.00 GAA and .962 SV%. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as slight +105 home underdogs against a New York Islanders team that has scored fewer than two goals in two of their last three games (1-2-0).

Hofer was outstanding in the Blues' previous game, saving all 22 shots he faced for his career-best fifth shutout of the season in a 4-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks, and has been rewarded with another start on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old Hofer has earned four of six starts since returning from the Olympic break and has been otherworldly in those outings, going 4-0-0 while posting a 1.00 GAA and .962 SV%. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as slight +105 home underdogs against a New York Islanders team that has scored fewer than two goals in two of their last three games (1-2-0).

Hofer entered the Olympic break on a rough run, posting an ugly 3.98 GAA and .824 SV% in during a four-game stretch (1-2-1). That said, the 25-year-old goalie seems to have returned to the form he was showcasing through much of December and January, saving 45 of 47 combined shots (.957 SV%) in two games (2-0-0) since returning from the league stoppage. The Blues enter Wednesday's contest as +126 road underdogs against a Seattle Kraken team that has scored two or fewer goals in three of four games since returning from the Olympic break (2-2-0).

Jordan Binnington had a heavy workload during Team Canada's Silver Medal performance at the Olympics and will get some extra rest on Thursday, as the Blues will turn to Hofer to tend the twine against the Seattle Kraken. The 25-year-old Hofer has largely outplayed Binnington for most of the season, but struggled heading into the Olympic break, losing three of four (1-2-1) while posting an ugly 3.98 GAA and .824 SV%. Before that, Hofer was dazzling, with a 2.00 GAA and .932 SV% in his previous eight games (6-2-0).

Hofer allowed four goals on 20 shots (.800 SV%) in his most recent outing, but salvaged a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers. The 25-year-old Hofer, despite allowing four goals in each of his last two games (1-0-1), has been solid between the pipes for the Blues, posting a solid 2.27 GAA and .917 SV% in his last 18 games (10-7-1). The Blues enter the action on Monday as +119 road underdogs against a Nashville Predators team that has points in three straight games (1-0-2).

Hofer has lost two straight (0-1-1), allowing six goals on 43 combined shots (.860 SV%), but has still unquestionably been the most reliable goalie for the Blues in recent weeks. The 25-year-old Hofer has an impressive 2.17 GAA and .922 SV% in his last 17 games (9-7-1). The Blues enter the action on Thursday as +142 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers team whose three-game winning streak was snapped on Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

Hofer has consistently outplayed his counterpart, Jordan Binnington, in recent weeks and earned more playing time as a result. The 25-year-old Hofer saved 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 shootout win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and has a tremendous 1.94 GAA and .929 SV% in his last 15 games (9-6-0) dating back to the end of November. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as +111 road underdogs against a surging Winnipeg Jets team that is 4-0-1 in its last five games.

With the Blues hoping to get back into playoff contention, they will need to roll with their more consistent goalie, Joel Hofer. The 25-year-old Hofer is tied for the league lead with four shutouts and has a 2.81 GAA and .902 SV% in 25 games (10-9-2). That said, Hofer had a poor start to the season, but he has corrected it with an exceptional 1.94 GAA and .927 SV% in his last 14 games (8-6-0). The Blues enter Friday's contest as +168 home underdogs against a scorching-hot Tampa Bay Lightning team that is on an 11-game winning streak.

After a stellar 10-game stretch (6-4-0), posting an impressive 1.75 GAA and .934 SV%, Hofer had earned himself more playing time in the Blues' crease. That said, he finds himself in a rough stretch posting a 3.34 GAA and .877 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0), and hopes to rebound on Tuesday, tending the twine against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as +155 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team that is 4-0-1 in their last five games.

After a stellar 10-game stretch (6-4-0), posting an impressive 1.75 GAA and .934 SV%, Hofer had earned himself more playing time in the Blues' crease. That said, he finds himself in a rough stretch posting a 3.34 GAA and .877 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0), and hopes to rebound on Tuesday, tending the twine against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as +155 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team that is 4-0-1 in their last five games.

Jordan Binnington was perforated seven times in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, leading the Blues to revert to Hofer for Friday's game against the Utah Mammoth. The 25-year-old Hofer has been excellent lately, giving his team a chance on most nights, posting a tremendous 1.95 GAA and .927 SV% in his last 12 games (7-5-0). The Blues enter the action on Friday as +156 road underdogs against a Mammoth team that has won three of their last four games (3-1-0).