Rittich made a season-high 34 stops in Monday's 3-0 win over Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

That was a badly-needed performance for the struggling Rittich -- and for the Flames, for that matter -- with Jacob Markstrom (upper body) being announced as a late scratch Monday. Rittich carried an ugly .874 save percentage into the contest, yet he was able to completely silence the NHL's highest-scoring team for his first win of the season. His playing time going forward will depend almost entirely on the health status of Markstrom.

Rittich will patrol the crease in Toronto on Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jacob Markstrom was a late scratch Monday with an upper-body issue, so Rittich will get the starting nod. The 28-year-old currently owns a .874 save percentage and 3.00 GAA and is still searching for his first win of the season. He'll face a tough test against the highest-scoring offense in the NHL.

Rittich allowed two goals on nine shots in relief of Jacob Markstrom in Saturday's 7-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

This game was lost well before Rittich took over in the visiting crease. He's drawn into the last three games, but he's only started one of them. Rittich has given up 11 goals on 87 shots this year in just five appearances (three starts). The Flames' goaltending is a bit of a mess right now, but Rittich isn't likely to unseat Markstrom for the bulk of the starting duties.

Rittich allowed two goals on 25 shots in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich wasn't bad Friday, and an unlucky bounce on Gaetan Haas' goal was the difference. The Flames have provided just five goals of support for Rittich in his three starts -- while it's a small sample size, he has yet to get much scoring help from his team. He's 0-3-0 with nine goals allowed on 78 shots in four outings (three starts) this season. Expect Jacob Markstrom in goal for Saturday's rematch in Edmonton.

Rittich will defend the blue paint during Friday's home game versus Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has struggled in limited action this season, going 0-2-0 while posting a sub-par 3.23 GAA and .868 save percentage through three appearances. He'll attempt to secure his first win of the campaign in a home matchup with a formidable Oilers offense that's averaging 3.50 goals per game this year, fourth in the NHL.

Rittich made four saves in relief of Jacob Markstrom in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich played the final 12:13 of the lopsided contest. It was just his third game of the season -- he's allowed seven goals on 53 shots this season. He lost both of his previous starts, but the 28-year-old Rittich will probably get the nod for at least one of the next two games, as the Flames play a home-and-home with the Oilers on Friday and Saturday.

Rittich made 25 saves Tuesday in a 3-2 loss to Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

The Jets scored all three of their goals during the first period, including tallies 30 seconds apart by Trevor Lewis and Derek Forbort, to take a 3-1 lead into the locker room. Rittich, who was making just his second start of the season, has now been touched up for seven goals on 49 shots (.857 save percentage).

Rittich will defend the road goal in Tuesday's matchup against the Jets, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich will make his second start of the season. The 28-year-old's season debut was rough, as he allowed four goals on 21 shots in a loss to the Canadiens. He'll look to get back on track against the Jets, who are 5-3-1 and have averaged 3.5 goals per game.

Rittich allowed four goals on 21 shots Thursday in a 4-2 loss to Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Rittch, making his first start of the year, was victimized by Montreal's specialty teams, allowing two power-play goals and one short-handed tally as the Canadiens built a 4-0 lead through two periods. The 28-year-old was giving No. 1 starter Jacob Markstrom a breather after Markstrom had started Calgary's first five games. Rittich started 40-plus games each of the last two years for the Flames but is unlikely to see a similar workload with Markstrom now on the scene.

Rittich will tend the twine for Thursday's tilt on the road against Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich will be making his season debut after Jacob Markstrom took the first five games for the Flames. If the 28-year-old Rittich can put together a strong performance, he could see an uptick in his workload but is unlikely to challenge Markstrom for the starting job at any point.