Rittich allowed four goals on 40 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich was under siege as the Flames couldn't get out of their own end in the first period. They were able to pull off enough of a comeback to earn a point. Rittich has given up four goals in two of his three starts, but he's sandwiched those games with a shutout. The Flames begin a three-game road trip in Dallas on Thursday - expect Cam Talbot to appear at some point during their travels.

Rittich will tend the home twine in Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich had a poor Opening Night, but he bounced back for the home opener with a 34-save shutout against the Canucks. The Kings' offense looked solid in its only game thus far, as it scored five goals on 32 shots in a 6-5 loss to the Oilers. It's just one game, but considering the Kings marked five goals in a game just three times last year, it looks like they've improved from last year's second-worst 2.43 goals per game.

Rittich completed a 34-save shutout in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich had a slow start in Thursday's season-opening loss to the Avalanche, but he was at the top of his game Saturday. It's the Czech netminder's second career shutout. He owns a 1-1 record, a 2.02 GAA and a .938 save percentage through two games. Performances like this show why Rittich has the trust of coach Bill Peters, who is likely to reward him with Tuesday's home start against the Kings.

Rittich will man the net in Saturday's home opener versus the Canucks, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich's first start of the year was a little shaky early on before he settled in for a clean third period against the Avalanche on Thursday. It was enough for coach Bill Peters to turn to the 27-year-old Czech netminder again Saturday for the first game at the Saddledome.

Rittich allowed four goals on 31 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Avalanche on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

A strong preseason earned Rittich the season-opening start, but he was quickly overwhelmed in the contest. Two of the Avalanche's four goals came on the power play. With a shaky initial showing, it's unclear if Rittich or Cam Talbot will draw the start in Saturday's home opener versus the Canucks.

Rittich will start the Flames' season opener in Colorado on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich's strong preseason has earned him the starting gig on Opening Night. It'll be up to the Czech netminder to maintain that role and fend off Cam Talbot for starts in the crease. Rittich posted a 14-7-1 record with a 2.08 GAA and a .932 save percentage in 24 road games last season.

Rittich will tend the home twine for Saturday's preseason game versus the Oilers, Kristen Anderson of The Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a final tuneup game for Rittich as he prepares for Opening Night's matchup against the Avalanche on Oct. 3. He's poised to be the Flames' starter this season, and he'll look to build off the .911 save percentage and 27-9-5 record of last year. Rittich will be backed up by Cam Talbot.

Rittich is expected to start Tuesday's game versus the Jets, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has only faced 12 shots in about a full game's worth of work -- across two appearances -- in the preseason, and he's only allowed one goal. The Flames are rolling a veteran lineup Tuesday, so this will be a good look at what Rittich can do behind the team that will usually be on the ice once the regular season starts.

Rittich is expected to start Friday's contest versus the Oilers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich wasn't busy in his first preseason appearance Monday, stopping only a handful of shots before Cam Talbot replaced him for the second half of the contest. The Czech goalie is the favorite for the Flames' starting job this season.

Rittich (knee) will tend goal in a split-squad game versus the Canucks on Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Most of the Flames' top players, including Rittich, are appearing in the home game, while the depth players travel to Victoria. Rittich battled with a nagging knee injury for most of the second half of last season, but he should be good to go from the start this season. Rittich is competing with free-agent addition Cam Talbot for the primary starting job this season, and the two are expected to split time in this contest.