Rittich allowed six goals on 28 shots in an 8-3 loss to the Oilers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich was pulled after four goals, but when Cam Talbot fought Oilers goalie Mike Smith, both netminders were ejected. This forced Rittich back into the game. He wore the loss, which dropped his record to 20-13-5 with a 2.87 GAA and a .910 save percentage in 38 appearances. He's allowed three or more goals in six of his last nine starts -- the Czech goalie has been far from consistent recently.

Rittich will defend the home net Saturday versus the Oilers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich walked away with a shootout win in Wednesday's clash against the divisional rival, and he'll get the nod in the quick rematch. He's beaten the Oilers in both matchups this year, allowing four goals on 63 shots -- a .936 save percentage -- between the contests, which were both on the road.

Rittich turned aside 31 of 34 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich's first appearance since the All-Star break saw him perform fairly well. He limited the Oilers to just one power-play goal on five opportunities. The Czech goalie then saved all three shootout attempts to get the win. Rittich improved to 20-12-5 with a 2.77 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 37 starts. It's his second win over the Oilers this year, but it's unclear if Geoff Ward will turn back to the 27-year-old for Saturday's Battle of Alberta rematch.

Rittich will guard the cage during Wednesday's road game versus the Oilers, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich struggled in his last appearance Jan. 18 against the Senators, surrendering four goals on just 20 shots en route to an ugly 5-2 loss. The 27-year-old backstop will try to bounce back in a road matchup with a hot Edmonton team that's gone 5-1-0 in its last six games.

Rittich made 16 saves in a 5-2 loss to Ottawa on Saturday. He allowed four goals.

EDGE Analysis

It was a tough game for Rittich, who didn't really see much action until into the second period. It can be hard to stay sharp when the Flames outshot the Sens 15-3 in the first period alone. Rittich had been coming off a couple of outstanding performances, so chalk this up as an outlier.

Rittich will be stationed between the pipes for Saturday's contest in Ottawa, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich will make his third consecutive start after allowing just three goals on 73 shots over his last two outings combined. The All-Star netminder owns a 2.73 GAA and .915 save percentage on the season. Rittich stopped 26-of-27 shots in a win over the Senators back on Nov. 30.

Rittich made 35 saves in Thursday's 2-1 shootout win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Big Save Dave was at it again -- Rittich was an absolute beast Thursday night. He stoned Leafs' sniper Auston Matthews nine -- yes, nine times. He's 2-1 in his last three starts and is All-Star Game bound as an injury replacement for Darcy Kuemper. Rittich looked every part the all star Thursday and he's a steady option for you as you head into the second half.

Rittich is slated to start between the pipes in Thursday's road game versus the Maple Leafs, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich was rock solid in his last start Monday against Montreal, turning aside 35 of 37 shots, but he ultimately suffered his 16th loss of the season due to a complete lack of goal support from his teammates. The 27-year-old netminder will look to stay sharp and get back in the win column in a road game versus a Toronto team that's averaging 3.61 goals per game at home this campaign, seventh in the NHL.

Rittich made 35 saves on 37 shots in a 2-0 loss to the Canadiens on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich spent most of the game under siege, but he kept it close for the Flames until Ryan Poehling's third-period tally. It's the third time in four starts Rittich has taken the loss, although this was more of a reflection on the team in front of him. It's the fifth time in 34 starts the 27-year-old has received no goal support. He dropped to 18-11-5 with a 2.79 GAA and a .913 save percentage this season. If he can't start racking up wins again, Cam Talbot could continue to eat away at Rittich's playing time.

Rittich will tend the road twine in Monday's game versus Montreal, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames afforded Cam Talbot the last three starts since he was the hot hand, but Rittich will get back in the crease as the Flames kick off a three-game road trip in Eastern Canada. Rittich struggled over his last three starts, posting an .849 save percentage and 4.96 GAA. The Canadiens are in a slump, too, as they've posted a 1-8-1 record over their last 10 games.