Joel Hofer Named Blues' Starting Goalie for Friday's Game

Joel Hofer will guard the cage for the St. Louis Blues at home against the Golden Knights on Friday. The 25-year-old netminder handled the majority of the workload for the Blues in December, appearing in 10 of 15 games and recording a 5-3-0 record with a 2.20 GAA. This will be Hofer's first start of 2026, and he is currently considered the No. 1 option in St. Louis, though his hold on the position is described as tenuous.