Rittich allowed two goals on 20 shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals. The third goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich put forth a decent effort but didn't get enough goal support. He has lost two of his three outings in December, giving up seven goals on 74 shots in those games. Rittich is down to a 10-8-0 record with a 2.46 GAA and an .891 save percentage through 19 appearances as the Kings' defensive structure continues to limit the shots he faces. The Kings return to action with a back-to-back after the holiday break, hosting the Oilers on Saturday and the Flyers on Sunday, so Darcy Kuemper and Rittich can be expected to split those starts.

Rittich will defend the road goal versus the Capitals on Sunday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich will get the second half of the Kings' back-to-back after Darcy Kuemper played in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Nashville. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 10-7-0 record with a 2.49 GAA and an .890 save percentage across 18 appearances this season. Washington ranks second in the league with 3.78 goals per game in 2024-25.

Rittich made 23 saves in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings were thoroughly outplayed all night, managing to get only 13 shots on net against Jacob Markstrom, but Rittich kept his squad in the game until Jack Hughes broke a 1-1 tie with about seven minutes left in the third period. It was only the second time since the beginning of November that Rittich had allowed more than two goals, and over his last 12 appearances, he's gone 7-4-0 with a 2.16 GAA and .902 save percentage. However, since Darcy Kuemper is healthy again, Rittich seems ticketed to return to the No. 2 role.

Rittich is set to guard the road goal against New Jersey on Thursday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has won his past two starts while stopping 46 of 50 shots (.920 save percentage). He's 10-6-0 with a 2.45 GAA and an .891 save percentage across 17 outings in 2024-25. New Jersey ranks 10th in goals per game with 3.32.

Rittich stopped 26 of 28 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

The Stars scored twice in the first period, but Rittich shut the door after that, and the Kings got enough depth offense for a comeback win. This was his fifth win in his last nine outings (eight starts). Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) returned from injured reserve in the backup role Wednesday, but Rittich has played well enough to hold onto a decent share of playing time. He's now 10-6-0 with a 2.45 GAA and an .891 save percentage over 17 appearances this season. The Kings' next game is Saturday at home versus the Wild.

Rittich is slated to start Wednesday's home game against the Stars, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has been relatively effective recently, and he'll draw the start for the seventh time in the Kings' last eight games. Across his last eight outings, he's logged a 4-3-0 record, 2.25 GAA and .884 save percentage.

Rittich stopped 20 of 22 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich made a brief relief appearance Friday versus the Ducks, stopping two shots. That didn't impact his readiness to start Saturday, and he turned in a solid effort in another light workload. He hasn't faced more than 22 shots in any of his last six starts, and this was just the second time in that span he allowed multiple goals. He's now at a 9-6-0 record with a 2.48 GAA and an .887 save percentage through 16 appearances (14 starts). Rittich's save percentage is unlikely to go up much with such low shot totals directed at him, but he can stabilize a fantasy team's GAA while offering a good chance at wins. The Kings' next game is a tough one at home versus the Stars on Wednesday.

Rittich is set to guard the home goal against Ottawa on Saturday, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has an 8-6-0 record, 2.52 GAA and .886 save percentage in 15 appearances this season. He limited the competition to one goal in four of five starts from Nov. 16-27, but there was a disastrous 7-2 loss to San Jose during that stretch, where he stopped just 14 of 21 shots. The Senators rank 14th in the league with 3.18 goals per game.

Rittich stopped 13 of 14 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

It doesn't always make sense -- Rittich rebounded from a seven-goal meltdown against the Sharks by having an easy win over the Jets. He's now alternated wins and losses over his last six outings since taking over Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) in the starter role. Rittich is 8-6-0 with a 2.52 GAA and an .885 save percentage through 14 appearances this season. The Kings have a back-to-back up next, beginning with Friday's road game in Anaheim before they host the Senators on Saturday.

Rittich will start at home versus the Jets on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich allowed seven goals on 21 shots against the Sharks on Monday, but the Kings don't appear ready to give Erik Portillo a start at the NHL level. The 32-year-old Rittich will attempt to redeem himself against the league's top team, as the 18-4-0 Jets have averaged 4.05 goals per game, tied for first place in the NHL.