Rittich was the first goalie to leave the ice Tuesday, indicating he'll guard the road cage against Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich is undefeated in regulation over his last six appearances, posting a 3-0-2 record and a 2.09 GAA. The 31-year-old netminder will be logging his fifth straight outing, having supplanted Cam Talbot as the preferred option between the pipes. Rittich hasn't reached the 10-win mark since 2019-20 when he was in Calgary but could get back over that threshold this time around.

Rittich posted a 26-save shutout in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich turned in an excellent effort against what had been one of the league's hottest teams before the All-Star break. He kept the game scoreless in the first period and kept rolling after the Kings' offense gave him some support. The 31-year-old goalie is now 6-1-3 with a 1.90 GAA and a .931 save percentage through 12 outings. Rittich isn't that good, but he's been just what the Kings need lately while Cam Talbot works through a slump. The Kings begin a road trip back east Tuesday, facing the Sabres.

Rittich was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Saturday against Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich is coming off a 40-save performance in a 4-2 win over Nashville on Jan. 31. He has provided a 5-1-3 record this campaign with a 2.09 GAA and a .925 save percentage through 11 games played. The Oilers sit fourth in the league this season with 3.49 goals per contest.

Rittich stopped 41 of 43 Nashville shots in the Kings' 4-2 win Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

While Rittich hasn't taken a regulation loss in his last five starts, he has not always looked great in those tilts. Wednesday's game broke a streak of three straight games with a save percentage of .895 or lower.

Rittich is set to get the starting nod on the road against Nashville on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has managed just one win in his last five outings, posting a 1-1-2 record, 2.55 GAA and .910 save percentage. If the Czech backstop can't start putting together some wins, he could find himself watching from the bench again behind Cam Talbot as the Kings try to avoid falling too far behind in the Pacific Division playoff race.

Rittich made 28 saves in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

After a scoreless third period, Rittich got beat glove-side by Brayden Schenn on a rush a little over a minute into OT. It's the first time since his mid-December return to the NHL that the 31-year-old netminder has given up more than three goals in a game, and in 10 outings with the Kings, Rittich has a 4-1-3 record with a 2.09 GAA and .920 save percentage.

Rittich will guard the road goal Sunday against the Blues, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich made 24 saves on 27 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to San Jose on Monday in his last start. Through nine appearances this campaign, he has posted a 4-1-2 record with a 1.86 GAA and a .927 save percentage. St. Louis ranks 25th in the league with 2.87 goals per game this season.

Rittich stopped 17 of 19 shots in relief of Cam Talbot in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich played the final two periods, though the Avalanche didn't push as hard after building up a sizeable lead. Rittich has given up 10 goals over his last five outings, going 2-1-1 in that span while carving out a larger role during Talbot's 10-game (0-7-3) skid. For the year, Rittich has a 4-1-2 record with a 1.86 GAA and a .927 save percentage over nine appearances. He's likely not the long-term answer in goal for the Kings, but he's done well enough lately to take over the No. 1 role.

Rittich turned aside 24 of 27 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to San Jose on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich was beaten on shootout attempts by Logan Couture and Fabian Zetterlund, which cost the Kings the extra point. The 31-year-old netminder had been doing well leading up to this game, saving 86 of 91 shots (.945 save percentage) over his previous four contests. Even after this setback, Rittich's 4-1-2 record, 1.76 GAA and .931 save percentage across eight contests overall makes him a strong option for LA, especially with Cam Talbot struggling with a 4.20 GAA and an .874 save percentage over his last five appearances.

Rittich will start at home versus the Sharks on Monday, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

EDGE Analysis

It'll be the third consecutive start for Rittich, who's gone 2-1-0 while allowing just five goals on 88 shots in his previous three outings. The 31-year-old netminder has certainly earned the opportunity for more work in LA, especially with Cam Talbot struggling of late. Rittich will face a Sharks team that's averaging a league-worst 2.04 goals per game.