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.

Rittich allowed four goals on 34 shots in a 5-4 shootout win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich wasn't great during the contest, as the Flames had to erase four separate one-goal deficits. He made up for it by stopping six of seven shootout attempts to lock down the win. The Czech netminder is 18-10-5 with a 2.81 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 33 starts. Sunday was the 100th game of his career, and he's been a winner in 53 of them.

Rittich will patrol the road crease for Sunday's contest with Minnesota, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old was busy in the month of December, going 5-3-1 along with a 2.93 GAA and .907 save percentage in 10 appearances in the month. Rittich will face a tough matchup Sunday against a Wild team that has been a dominant 11-4-3 on home ice this year. Sunday will be an important start for Rittich, as he's set to appear in his 100th career NHL game.

Rittich yielded four goals on 32 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich was allowed to play through his struggles after interim head coach pulled him in Sunday's game against the Canucks. The netminder responded with a solid second half of the game, but the damage had already stuck him with a loss despite the Flames' late rally. Rittich dropped to 17-10-5 with a 2.78 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 32 games.

Rittich will guard the goal during Tuesday's home game versus Chicago, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich was awful in his last start Sunday against the Canucks, surrendering three goals on seven shots before being replaced by Cam Talbot in the first period of the eventual 5-2 loss. The 27-year-old backstop will look to bounce back in a home matchup with a Blackhawks team that's 8-8-3 on the road this year.

Rittich yielded three goals on seven shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich lasted only 10:52 in the game before Cam Talbot was brought in to relieve him. The Flames couldn't cover Rittich's damage, leaving him with the loss. The 27-year-old has a 17-9-5 record with a 2.73 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 31 games. The netminder has been fairly consistent this season -- consider this a minor blip.

Rittich will tend the home goal for Sunday's clash with Vancouver, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich's last five appearances have been solid for the Flames, going 2-1-1 along with a 2.06 GAA and .933 save percentage. He'll face a tough matchup Sunday, however, against a Canucks offense that ranks 12th in the league in goals per game this year (3.18). The Czech netminder is 2-0-2 along with a 1.70 GAA and .932 save percentage in his career against Vancouver.