Hofer made 37 saves in a 5-2 win over Ottawa on Thursday.
Hofer was dialed in Thursday, especially when the Blues scuffled in front of him. Even Senators coach Jacques Martin came away impressed: "I think [Hofer] was the difference in the hockey game. There's no doubt when you look at the number of chances we had. I think it was 22-12 in our favor." Hofer has won three straight games with just five goals allowed (.952), and he's bound to get more action short term with continued strong play.