Joel Hofer — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joel Hofer is an NHL goaltender for the St. Louis Blues.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Joel Hofer has appeared in 11 games with a 6-4-1 record and a 91.8% save percentage. He is at +4.4 goals saved above expected, 11th of 65 goaltenders with three or more games.
Scouting Report
Taking a share of the starts, Joel Hofer is a goaltender early in his NHL career who provides a solid impact. He consistently gives his team a chance to win most nights.
Hofer rarely gives up soft goals, stops a high share of the shots he faces, and rarely has a blow-up night.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | St. Louis Blues |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 193 lb |
| Born | July 30, 2000 (age 26) in Winnipeg, Canada |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 4, Pick 107 — STL |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6-4-1 | 91.8% | 2.39 | 4.4 | 1 | 6.3 | 1.13 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Joel Hofer ranks in the 88th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Save Splits
| Even Strength | Power Play | Shorthanded | Total Saves | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 7 | 54 | 290 | 26 |
Rate & Value
| GP | W | L | OT | SV% | GAA | SO | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 91.8% | 2.39 | 1 | 4.4 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 91.8% | 2.39 | 4.4 | 6.3 |
| 2025-26 | 46 | 24 | 13 | 90.9% | 2.61 | 12.3 | 19.8 |
| 2024-25 | 31 | 16 | 8 | 90.4% | 2.64 | -4.6 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 91.3% | 2.65 | 10.4 | 15.3 |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 90.5% | 3.22 | -2.0 | -1.0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 88.0% | 3.07 | -1.3 | -1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Joel Hofer has been worth 6.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 88th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +4.4 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 91.8% save percentage.
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.8 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Hofer's GAR this season?
Joel Hofer has been worth 6.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players.
What is Joel Hofer's WAR this season?
Joel Hofer has been worth about 1.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Joel Hofer's GSAx this season?
Joel Hofer has saved +4.4 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2026-27 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Joel Hofer's goalie stats this season?
Joel Hofer has a 91.8% save percentage and a 2.39 goals-against average in the 2026-27 season.
Is Joel Hofer a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Joel Hofer grades above average this season with 6.3 GAR, in the 88th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
How tall is Joel Hofer, and how much does he weigh?
Joel Hofer is 6'5" tall and weighs 193 lb. Born July 30, 2000 (age 26) in Winnipeg, Canada.
How many shots has Joel Hofer faced in 2026-27?
Joel Hofer has made 290 saves on 316 shots (a 91.8% save percentage) in 2026-27.
How many of Joel Hofer's saves come at even strength?
232 of Joel Hofer's 290 saves in 2026-27 came at even strength, with the rest on special teams.