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Joel Hofer had his best game since his first of the season, allowing just three goals, but that was one too many as the Blues lost their seventh in a row. The practice was the Blues’ first full one in more than a week, as games, off days and optional practices caused Oct. 22 to be the last full team practice before Friday. Even when the defense improves, the Blues can't get a win. Yet they can't let that impact their focus. Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch Hockey reporter Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today