David Rittich
G NYI
Sun 4/4/21 12:36 PM

Rittich will defend the home net in Sunday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jacob Markstrom likely will start Monday's rematch against the Maple Leafs. Rittich has been solid this season, posting a .907 save percentage and a 4-6-1 record. He's been impressive against the Leafs, too, putting up a .962 save percentage, a shutout and a 1-1-1 record. Nevertheless, this will likely be a tough matchup, as the Leafs have won five of their last six contests.

David Rittich
G NYI
Tue 3/30/21 1:37 AM

Rittich allowed a goal on six shots in relief of Jacob Markstrom in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Rittich handled the goaltending duties in the third period, although he wasn't particularly effective despite a light workload. The Czech netminder has a 2.79 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 14 appearances this year. With Markstrom on a four-game losing streak, Rittich could begin to challenge for more playing time.

David Rittich
G NYI
Sun 3/28/21 1:12 AM

Rittich stopped 22 of 24 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Rittich was solid in the second half of a back-to-back. The Flames provided him enough support for a relatively easy win. The 28-year-old improved to 4-6-1 with a 2.78 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 13 outings. Rittich is still the clear backup behind Jacob Markstrom, with the latter likely to start Monday's series finale versus the Jets.

David Rittich
G NYI
Sat 3/27/21 1:22 PM

Rittich will defend the blue paint during Saturday's home game versus Winnipeg, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rittich was rock solid in his last start last Saturday against Toronto, stopping 31 of 33 shots, but he ultimately suffered his seventh loss of the season due to a complete lack of goal support from his teammates. The 28-year-old backstop will attempt to get back in the win column in a tough home matchup with a hot Jets team that's won three straight games.

David Rittich
G NYI
Sun 3/21/21 1:28 AM

Rittich made 31 saves in a 2-0 loss to Toronto on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
It was his first start since March 4, when he made 29 saves in a lopsided win over the Senators. Jacob Markstrom then started the next seven games. Rittich is a capable number two guy, but it's very unlikely that his workload will increase with Markstrom healthy.

David Rittich
G NYI
Sat 3/20/21 7:08 PM

Rittich led the Flames onto the ice and will protect the road goal in Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rittich hasn't played since March 4 in a 7-3 win over the Senators, as Jacob Markstrom has made seven straight starts. The 28-year-old Rittich has a 2.93 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 11 games this season. The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.1 goals per game in their last 10 outings, so Rittich could be in for a busy appearance in the second half of a back-to-back.

David Rittich
G NYI
Fri 3/5/21 12:31 AM

Rittich made 29 saves on 32 shots in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Rittich wasn't particularly sharp in the third period, but the Flames' commanding lead allowed him to get away with less than his best. The 28-year-old improved to 3-5-1 with a 2.93 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 11 outings. Jacob Markstrom (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday and served as the backup. It'll likely be Markstrom starting Saturday versus the Oilers, while Rittich returns to the No. 2 role.

David Rittich
G NYI
Thu 3/4/21 12:48 PM

Rittich is slated to start between the pipes in Thursday's home game versus the Senators, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rittich wasn't great in his last start Monday against Ottawa, surrendering four goals on 35 shots en route to a 5-1 loss. The 28-year-old netminder will attempt to bounce back and pick up his third win of the season in a rematch with the same Senators squad Thursday.

David Rittich
G NYI
Mon 3/1/21 11:54 PM

Rittich stopped 31 of 35 shots in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Ottawa's final goal was scored into an empty net. Rittich get much help in the loss but he did what he could, holding the Sens off the scoreboard for over 26 minutes to begin the game before the floodgates opened. The 28-year-old netminder is 2-5-1 on the season with a lackluster 2.92 GAA and .904 save percentage, but his stint as the clear No. 1 will draw to a close once Jacob Markstrom (upper body) returns to the lineup.

David Rittich
G NYI
Mon 3/1/21 12:51 PM

Rittich will defend the road net in Monday's game versus the Senators, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jacob Markstrom (upper body) still isn't ready, so Rittich will make a fifth straight start, including his third straight against the Senators. Over his previous four games, Rittich recorded a .929 save percentage and 2-1-1 record. The Senators enter Monday's game ranked 24th in the league with 2.61 goals per contest.