Rittich (ankle) signed a one-year, $875,000 contract with LA on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich had a 9-8-1 record, 2.67 GAA and .901 save percentage in 21 contests with Winnipeg in 2022-23. His last appearance of the campaign was April 13 because of his ankle injury. Provided Rittich is healthy, he should have an opportunity to compete for the Kings' backup job out of training camp.

Rittich (ankle) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Vegas, according to John Lu of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich traveled with the Jets to Vegas, but he isn't ready to return. Connor Hellebuyck is expected to start Thursday, and Arvid Holm is projected to serve as the backup. Rittich had an 8-8-1 record, 2.67 GAA and .901 save percentage in 21 regular-season appearances.

Rittich (lower body) made the trip to Vegas ahead of Thursday's Game 5 versus the Golden Knights, but his status for that contest remains up in the air, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

It remains to be seen if Rittich will be available for Thursday's contest, but either way, barring an injury, Connor Hellebuyck will almost certainly remain the Jets' starter throughout the playoffs. If Rittich is unable to go in Game 5, look for Arvid Holm or Oskari Salminen to serve as the backup.

Rittich is slated to miss Game 4 against the Golden Knights on Monday due to a lower-body issue, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich wasn't going to start regardless, so his absence from the lineup is unlikely to impact the Jets or fantasy players. Without the 30-year-old backstop, Arvid Holm was recalled from AHL Manitoba to serve as the backup to Connor Hellebuyck.

Rittich allowed three goals on 24 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich, making his first start since March 14, allowed a goal in each period en route to a loss in Winnipeg's season finale. The 30-year-old finishes the regular season 9-7-1 with a .902 save percentage while playing sparingly behind Connor Hellebuyck. Rittich will continue to back up Hellebuyck when the Jets open the postseason against Golden Knights.

Rittich will defend the visiting crease versus Colorado on Thursday, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich will get the start in the Jets' final game of the regular season, giving Connor Hellebuyck the night off before the start of the playoffs. Rittich last started Mar. 14 versus Carolina, and he enters the game with a 9-7-1 record. Rittich has a 2.66 GAA and .902 save percentage this season. He takes on the Avalanche, who are 11th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.33 goals per contest.

Rittich stopped 20 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Carolina's final goal was scored into an empty net. The Jets never led in the game, as the 'Canes struck early in the first period and never looked back. Rittich hasn't won a game in a month, going 0-3-1 over his last six appearances with a 3.05 GAA and .876 save percentage, and while Connor Hellebuyck has been shaky himself in recent weeks, his backup isn't putting any pressure on him for playing time.

Rittich will defend the road net Tuesday against Carolina, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has a 9-6-1 record this season with a 2.57 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 19 appearances. He made 24 saves in a 4-3 overtime win over the Hurricanes on Nov. 21. Rittich's start will give Connor Hellebuyck a bit of a breather after the latter played in back-to-back games over the weekend. Carolina sits 12th in the league this year with 3.28 goals per game.

Rittich stopped 21 of 24 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to San Jose on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Connor Hellebuyck posted a 5.12 GAA and an .854 save percentage over three contests from Feb. 28-March 4, and that was the backdrop for Rittich's first start since Feb. 26. The 30-year-old goaltender at least had a better showing than Hellebuyck's recent outings, but it still didn't end well for the Jets. Rittich has a 9-6-1 record, 2.57 GAA and .906 save percentage in 19 contests this season. He hasn't earned a win over his last five outings and has allowed 10 goals on 89 shots over that span.

Rittich will get the starting nod at home versus the Sharks on Monday, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has come off the bench in two of the team's last five contests plus starting another game. With Connor Hellebuyck struggling, Rittich could be tasked with getting a few more starts down the stretch, including Monday's tilt. An upcoming back-to-back versus the Panthers and Lightning on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, will serve as another chance for Rittich to man the crease.