Joel Hofer to Start Against Golden Knights After Signing New Contract

Joel Hofer, the 25-year-old St. Louis Blues goaltender, will patrol the home crease against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. This start marks the second half of a back-to-back for the team, following Jordan Binnington's appearance in Friday's shootout loss. Hofer recently signed a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Blues in June of 2025. He is coming off a 26-save performance in last Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Seattle. This season, Hofer holds a 2-3-1 record, having allowed 26 goals on 192 shots across eight appearances. He faces a Golden Knights team that ranks 14th in the league with an average of 3.19 goals per game.