Rittich stopped 15 of 16 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich kept the Sharks off the board for over 58 minutes, but Klim Kostin spoiled the shutout bid with 1:52 left in the game. It was still a strong showing for Rittich, who has won three of his last five starts while allowing just nine goals in that span. The 31-year-old is up to 12-6-3 with a 2.21 GAA and a .919 save percentage over 23 appearances this season. Cam Talbot is still seeing most of the playing time for the Kings, and it's likely Rittich will be back on the bench for Saturday's home game versus the Canucks.

Rittich is expected to start on the road against San Jose on Thursday, according to Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich will attempt to rebound after stopping 31 of 35 shots en route to a 4-2 loss to Calgary in his last start Saturday. He's 11-6-3 with a 2.26 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 22 appearances in 2023-24. The Sharks, who rank 31st offensively with 2.22 goals per game, present a very favorable matchup for Rittich.

Rittich stopped 31 of 35 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich took his fourth loss in his last seven games, though it was a full-team failure of a performance for the Kings on Saturday. The 31-year-old is down to 11-6-3 with a 2.26 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 22 appearances. Rittich is still playing second fiddle to Cam Talbot, who should be back between the pipes Monday versus the Jets.

Rittich will be between the visiting pipes in Calgary on Saturday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich spent parts of five seasons with the Flames to start his NHL career. He is 11-5-3 with a 2.17 GAA and a .917 save percentage this campaign, as he has provided the Kings with outstanding goaltending when called upon. Calgary is tied for 17th in the NHL this season with 3.06 goals per contest.

Rittich recorded a 31-save shutout in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich was up to the challenge from the Wild, and the Kings' offense gave him plenty of support. He's earned shutout wins in two of his three starts in March. The 31-year-old netminder is at 11-5-3 with a career-high three shutouts through 21 appearances, and he's maintained a 2.17 GAA and a .920 save percentage this season. The Kings' homestand wraps up against the Lightning on Saturday.

Rittich will guard the home goal against Minnesota on Wednesday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich wasn't great in his last start Saturday against the Stars, surrendering four goals on only 29 shots en route to a 4-1 defeat. He'll try to get back in the win column in a home matchup with a middling Wild team that's averaging 3.03 goals on the road this year, tied for 16th in the NHL.

Rittich allowed four goals on 29 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

The Stars got to Rittich early Saturday, scoring three goals in the first period, handing the 31-year-old netminder the loss in just his second start since Feb. 26. Rittich is now 10-5-3 on the season with a .916 save percentage and a 2.29 GAA, as he's returned to a backup role behind Cam Talbot. Rittich should get another start early next week, however, with the Kings hosting Chicago and Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

Rittich is expected to be between the pipes on the road for Saturday's clash with Dallas, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich is coming off a 26-save shutout performance against the Islanders on Monday. The 31-year-old backstop will take the second game of the Kings' back-to-back with Cam Talbot getting the nod versus Chicago on Friday. With another back-to-back around the corner, Rittich should see plenty of action in the short term.

Rittich posted a 26-save shutout in Monday's 3-0 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich went save-for-save with Ilya Sorokin in the first period, and the Kings struck first on an Adrian Kempe tally in the second. The shutout was Rittich's second of the season and the sixth of his career. He's up to 10-4-3 with a 2.19 GAA and a .919 save percentage through 19 appearances. Cam Talbot retook the starting role in late February, but Rittich has proven capable of taking the reins as well and should at least be a solid backup option down the stretch.

Rittich was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site, indicating he will protect the home net Monday versus the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has lost two of his past three outings, giving up eight goals on 74 shots during that span. Through 18 games played this campaign, he holds a 9-4-3 record with one shutout, a 2.32 GAA and a .914 save percentage. The Islanders sit 17th in the league this season with 3.11 goals per contest.