Joel Hofer posts 29-save shutout in Blues overtime win

Fantasy hockey: Hofer stopped all 29 shots he faced Thursday night. He carries an 86% start share and a 2.61 GAA into two more starts this week.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 13, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Joel Hofer stopped all 29 shots he faced Thursday, November 12, earning the win in St. Louis's 1-0 overtime victory over Utah. He played 65:00 and recorded his shutout on the road.

Hofer has an 86% start share, a 2.61 GAA and a .910 save percentage across 101 games. He has two more starts lined up this week, on Saturday and Tuesday.

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Joel Hofer

Hofer stopped all 29 shots on Thursday, November 12, in St. Louis's 1-0 overtime win over Utah. He played 65:00 and earned the decision. The shutout came on the road and marked a clean sheet against 29 shots.

His recent averages show an 86% start share, a 2.61 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 101 games. His save quality grades 65 out of 100 among goalies in goals saved above expected and high-danger saves. With two more starts this week on Saturday and Tuesday, he remains the clear No. 1 in St. Louis and a reliable fantasy option in that role.

What to do

• Keep Hofer rostered and start him on Saturday and Tuesday.

• His 86% start share and 2.61 GAA make him a dependable weekly goalie option.

• The shutout and two more games this week give him strong volume for the rest of the week.

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