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.

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.