Rittich put pen to paper on a one-year deal with the Islanders on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich will join a crowded goalie room that already includes Ilya Sorokin, Semyon Varlamov (knee) and Marcus Hogberg. While it's clear Sorokin will enter the 2025-26 campaign as the No. 1 option, there figures to be a three-way competition for the backup job now that Rittich is in the mix. With the Kings last year, Rittich went 16-14-2 with a 2.84 GAA and an .886 save percentage.

Rittich gave up five goals on 29 shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings rested some players and managed the minutes of others. Rittich held on well for two periods, but the Flames scored four times over 5:30 in the middle of the third to take the regular-season finale. Rittich ends at 16-14-2 with a 2.84 GAA and an .886 save percentage over 34 outings. He won't play much in the playoffs, as Darcy Kuemper is expected to handle to No. 1 job from the get-go when the Kings host the Oilers on Monday for Game 1.

Rittich will get the start at home Thursday versus the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Previous reports indicated Darcy Kuemper was expected, but the Kings will instead go with Rittich against one of his former teams to close out the regular season. Rittich is unlikely to see much playing time in the playoffs, so this could be his last action for a while. He's gone 16-13-2 with a 2.77 GAA and an .888 save percentage over 33 appearances in the backup role this season.

Rittich stopped 29 of 34 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich gave up the last three goals of the game, but the Kings had built up enough of a lead to withstand that damage. The 32-year-old has appeared in the last two games, so he should be ready to roll as the backup for the postseason, though it's unclear who the Kings will have in goal Thursday versus the Flames. Rittich improved to 16-13-2 with this win, but his GAA rose to 2.77 while his save percentage dropped to .888 over 33 appearances. Once the first-round series versus the Oilers begin, expect Darcy Kuemper to handle the lion's share of the starts.

Rittich will defend the road net against the Kraken on Tuesday, according to Gerry Moddejonge of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich made a relief appearance versus Edmonton on Monday, stopping five shots in the Kings' 5-0 victory. He hadn't played since March 30 against San Jose, and the Kings wanted to get him some work before his scheduled start versus Seattle on Tuesday. Rittich has a 15-13-2 record with a 2.69 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 32 outings this season. Seattle sits 16th in the league with 2.96 goals per game in 2024-25.

Rittich played in relief during Monday's 5-0 win over the Oilers and stopped the five shots he faced.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich entered the game midway through the final frame right after Adrian Kempe gave the Kings a 5-0 lead, and he didn't have any problem keeping the shutout alive against a depleted Oilers lineup. Rittich is slated to start Tuesday against the Kraken on the second leg of a back-to-back set, head coach Jim Hiller told media following Monday's win.

Rittich stopped 22 of 23 shots in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich didn't have much trouble in this game, giving up just a second-period tally to rookie Cameron Lund. The Kings' offense did more than enough to handle a weaker opponent with ease. Rittich went 3-2-0 in March, allowing 16 goals over those five games, though four of them were against teams in the playoff race. Rittich is up to 15-13-2 with a 2.71 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 31 appearances this season. Darcy Kuemper will likely draw the tough home start versus the Jets on Tuesday.

Rittich will defend the home crease against the Sharks on Sunday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings are playing in the second half of a back-to-back set Sunday, so Rittich will be between the pipes for the second time in the team's last three games. He's made four starts this month, going 2-2-0 with a 3.78 GAA and .883 save percentage. He'll have a favorable matchup against the Sharks, who are averaging just 2.60 goals per game this season, which is tied for the second-worst mark in the NHL.

Rittich stopped 22 of 26 shots in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich had won his previous two starts, but the Kings couldn't solve Mackenzie Blackwood in this contest. The 32-year-old Rittich has allowed at least four goals in three of his last four outings. He's now at a 14-13-2 record with a 2.77 GAA and an .887 save percentage over 30 appearances this season. Despite the poor showing, Rittich likely won't have to wait long for his next start. The Kings have a home back-to-back over the weekend with games against the Maple Leafs and Sharks on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Rittich is set to start on the road against Colorado on Thursday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich stopped 34 of 36 shots en route to a 7-2 victory over Carolina in his last start Saturday. He has a 14-12-2 record, 2.72 GAA and .888 save percentage in 29 outings in 2024-25. The Avalanche rank sixth in goals per game with 3.36.