Rittich will try to stop pucks from the visiting Panthers on Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich will contend for his fifth straight win, as the Flames continue to provide the 26-year-old with ample offensive support. The Czech goalie has crafted a 16-4-3 record to complement a 2.42 GAA and .921 save percentage over 26 games. Florida boasts the league's fourth-best power play (26.7 percent) and it's 11th overall in scoring (3.14 goals per game) so this may not be a cakewalk for Rittich.

Rittich will start in the home crease Wednesday against the Avalanche, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich notched his third straight victory and fourth in the last five Monday versus the Blackhawks. However, he's struggled much more on home ice than on the road this season, letting up 3.35 goals per game while posting just a .879 save percentage. Still, he hasn't lost a game in regulation at the Scotiabank Saddledome, owning a 6-0-3 record entering Wednesday's contest. That could be put to the test against an Avalanche club averaging 4.67 goals through three January games.

Rittich will be between the pipes on the road against the Blackhawks on Monday, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich hasn't lost in regulation in his previous five outings, as he is 3-0-2 with a .910 save percentage. In his only other matchup with Chicago, the young netminder gave up three goals on just 15 shots, but was still able to walk away with the win.

Rttich made 32 saves in a 3-2 overtime win over Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon.

EDGE Analysis

It was Rittich's first time in the blue paint in 2019 following a minor lower-body boo-boo. There were no ill effects -- he made some amazing saves. Rittich continues to be a revelation with his 14th win. He has clearly outperformed the more-heralded veteran, Mike Smith, between the Flames' pipes. Rittich should be active when he's in goal and could see a disproportionate amount of time there if this strong play continues.

Rittich (lower body) will start against host Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon, Dave Isaac of the Courier Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich will be iced for the first time in 2019 having shaken off a minor lower-body injury. He'll reportedly counter Carter Hart, who is getting set for his sixth career start. Rittich is 13-4-3 with a 2.39 GAA and .920 save percentage between 20 starts and 23 total games this season.

Rittich (lower body) indicated after practice Friday that he's ready to rejoin the lineup, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Rittich does, in fact, return as the news seems to suggest, he will miss only two games because of the lower-body issue. Coach Bill Peters has yet to name the starting goalie for Saturday's contest, so word on that should shed some more light no Rittich's availability.

The Flames will go with Jon Gillies -- not the injured Rittich (lower body) -- as the backup to Mike Smith in Thursday's road game against the Bruins, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

On Wednesday, Flames coach Bill Peters suggested that Rittich had a chance to return for this next game, but evidently, he's not quite where he needs to be. There's no need to react strongly to the fact that Rittich needs more recovery time, as he merely remains day-to-day with his injury ahead of Saturday's road clash against the Flyers.

According to head coach Bill Peters, Rittich (lower-body) could play Thursday in Boston, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The news is encouraging for Rittich and his owners, as earlier it was unclear just how much time the 26-year-old netminder could miss. Based on Peters' comments, it appears Rittich may not miss any and instead may start tomorrow, on the road against the Bruins who are coming off an impressive win in the Winter Classic. If Rittich can't go Thursday, Mike Smith will man Calgary's crease.

Rittich suffered a lower-body injury that will sideline him for Wednesday's matchup with Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

The news regarding Rittich was tossed into the press release about the promotion of Jon Gillies, so it's not immediately clear how long Rittich might be out of action and whether he will be available versus Boston on Thursday. Until the Czech netminder is cleared to return, Mike Smith figures to carry the load for Calgary.

Rittich will be the home starter for Monday's game versus the Sharks, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has played stellar lately, recording a .933 save percentage and 2.03 GAA over the last eight games. He continues to have a stranglehold on the starting job over veteran Mike Smith. The Sharks have heated up lately, winning seven of their last 10 outings and averaging 4.3 goals per game in that span. Expect Rittich to get plenty of action in the Pacific Division battle.