Rittich stopped 30 of 32 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

This was Rittich's fifth start of the season and it resulted in the Kings snapping an eight game losing skid. He turned away 30 shots, including a perfect 11 for 11 on the power play, for a .938 save percentage. Rittich now has three wins on the season since taking over in a backup role after Pheonix Copley was lost for the season (knee) on Jan 6. The Kings return to the ice on Tuesday in Dallas and expect to see Cam Talbot in net.

Rittich will defend the blue paint during Monday's road game versus the Hurricanes, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich wasn't great in his last start Jan. 4 versus Detroit, surrendering three goals on only 27 shots en route to a 4-3 overtime defeat. He'll try to get back in the win column in a tough road matchup with a hot Carolina team that's won seven of its last eight games.

Rittich allowed three goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich tasted defeat for the first time as a King, blowing a 2-0 lead after the first period. He allowed both attempts in the shootout to be converted, resulting in the loss that dropped him to 2-0-1 on the year. The 31-year-old has allowed five goals on 68 shots, providing solid work in a backup role to Cam Talbot, who should be between the pipes when the Kings begin a road trip versus the Capitals on Sunday.

Rittich left morning skate first Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he'll patrol the home crease against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich will be making his third NHL appearance this season after winning each of his previous two contests while giving up just two goals on 41 shots (.951 save percentage). Even with his run of strong form, Rittich is unlikely to see enough starts to make him more than a mid-range fantasy option behind starter Cam Talbot.

Rittich stopped 24 of 25 shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has defeated the Sharks in both of his appearances this season, allowing two goals on 41 shots. He can't be faulted for the tally he gave up this time around, as the Kings turned over the puck and allowed Fabian Zetterlund to score on a breakaway. Rittich figures to continue filling in as backup to Cam Talbot while Pheonix Copley (undisclosed) remains on long-term injured reserve.

Rittich will patrol the blue paint at home versus the Sharks on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich won his only appearance of the season Dec. 19 against the Sharks, stopping 15 of 16 shots en route to a 4-1 victory. With Pheonix Copley (undisclosed) set for a long-term absence, Rittich should get a handful of starts going forward, though he is unlikely to replace Cam Talbot as the preferred option between the pipes. Rittich taking the first game of the back-to-back figures to see Talbot get the nod against Vegas on Thursday.

Rittich stopped 15 of 16 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich came within 1:19 of a shutout, but Jacob MacDonald's power-play tally spoiled it. It was still a victory for Rittich in his Kings debut, although it was a game his team controlled throughout. The 31-year-old figures to serve in a backup role while Pheonix Copley (undisclosed) is on long-term injured reserve. Cam Talbot is likely to start Wednesday at home versus the Kraken.

Rittich was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider reports, indicating he will defend the road net Tuesday against San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich is poised to make his LA debut in the first half of a back-to-back, which probably means Cam Talbot will play Wednesday versus Seattle. In 21 games last season with Winnipeg, Rittich posted a 9-8-1 record with a 2.67 GAA and a .901 save percentage. The Sharks sit 32nd in the league with 2.13 goals per contest this campaign.

Rittich was summoned from AHL Ontario on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has a 2.63 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 16 contests with Ontario this season. He's been promoted to LA because Pheonix Copley sustained an undisclosed injury during Friday's practice. If Copley isn't an option for Saturday's road game versus Seattle, then Rittich will likely back up Cam Talbot.

Rittich was put on waivers Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich posted a 9-8-1 record with a 2.67 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 21 appearances with Winnipeg last season. The Kings still have netminders Cam Talbot and Pheonix Copley on the roster, so Rittich could head to AHL Ontario if he isn't claimed by another team.