Hofer allowed three goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Utah.

Hofer exited the ice first Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll get the starting nod at home versus Utah.

Hofer gave up five goals on 21 shots before being replaced by Jordan Binnington midway through the second period in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Senators.

Hofer will make his fourth start of the season in Tuesday's road matchup versus the Senators, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Hofer stopped 37 of 40 shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Hurricanes.

Hofer will protect the home crease versus Carolina on Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Hofer was the first goalie off Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal for the Blues' home game against the Islanders.

Hofer was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports, and will defend the visiting crease in San Jose on Thursday.

Hofer will start Tuesday's preseason contest versus the visiting Blue Jackets, per Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Hofer will get the nod on the road in Wednesday's preseason game versus Columbus, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.