David Rittich G NYI Tue 4/13/21 11:53 PM
David Rittich
G NYI
Rittich stopped 25 of 28 shots Tuesday in a 3-2 overtime loss to Calgary.
EDGE Analysis
Rittich, a trade deadline acquisition from the Flames, had his Toronto debut spoiled when former teammate Johnny Gaudreau beat him just 36 seconds into overtime. Rittich was added by the Maple Leafs to spell current No. 1 netminder Jack Campbell while Frederik Andersen (lower body) remains sidelined. The 28-year-old Rittich went 4-7-1 with Calgary, posting a 2.90 GAA and .904 save percentage.
David Rittich G NYI Tue 4/13/21 5:22 PM
David Rittich
G NYI
Rittich will start in Tuesday's home game versus the Flames, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Flames traded Rittich to the Flames for a 2022 third-round pick Sunday. Rittich flew with the Flames to Toronto, where he joined his new teammates in the home dressing room, and he'll make his Maple Leafs debut against his former team. Rittich posted a .904 save percentage and a 4-7-1 record across 15 games with the Flames, who rank 25th in the league with 2.61 goals per contest.
David Rittich G NYI Sun 4/11/21 10:46 PM
David Rittich
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Calgary traded Rittich to the Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2022 third-round pick Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
After appearing in at least 45 games over each of the last two seasons, Rittich had fallen behind Jacob Markstrom on the depth chart this year. The 28-year-old is 4-7-1 with a 2.90 GAA and .904 save percentage through 15 games. He'll likely be the backup behind Jack Campbell until Frederik Andersen (lower body) is healthy.
David Rittich G NYI Sun 4/4/21 11:54 PM
David Rittich
G NYI
Rittich allowed four goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Rittich wasn't able to keep the game tied in the third period, as John Tavares and Auston Matthews scored 2:21 apart to help the Maple Leafs pull away with the win. The 28-year-old Rittich dropped to 4-7-1 with a 2.90 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 15 outings. With the second half of a back-to-back versus the Maple Leafs on Monday, Jacob Markstrom will likely return to the crease with Rittich as the backup.
David Rittich G NYI Sun 4/4/21 12:36 PM
David Rittich
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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
David Rittich
G NYI
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
David Rittich
G NYI
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
David Rittich
G NYI
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
David Rittich
G NYI
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
David Rittich
G NYI
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.