Rittich stopped 25 shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

It's his first win in five games, and the first time Rittich has allowed fewer than two goals in a start since mid-December. Mike Smith (lower body) seems close to returning to action, but it's not yet clear whether Rittich or Jon Gillies will be the goalie sent down to AHL Stockton to make room.

Rittich will guard the cage in Wednesday's road game against the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has struggled in his last two outings, suffering back-to-back defeats to the Golden Knights and Colorado while registering an unsightly 5.60 GAA and .814 save percentage over that span. The 25-year-old netminder will look to get back on track and pick up his seventh victory of the campaign in a road matchup with a Sabres team that's only averaging 2.38 goals per game at home this season, last in the NHL.

Rittich stopped 29 of 33 shots in a 5-2 loss to Colorado on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The bottom line is that when Mike Smith (lower body) isn't healthy, the Flames' goaltending situation is tough to trust. After giving up 11 goals in his past two games, Rittich isn't someone who should be starting for your fantasy team right now. Unless you're desperate, it's best to avoid Calgary goaltenders until Smith is back to full strength.

Rittich will patrol the blue paint for Wednesday's matchup with Colorado, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich is 1-3-1 in his previous six outings, along with a 4.46 GAA -- not exactly the type of performance that will infuse confidence into fantasy owners. The 25-year-old will likely split netminding duties with Jon Gillies for the duration of Mike Smith's (lower body) absence.

Rittich was briefly sent to AHL Stockton and immediately recalled Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

With starter Mike Smith (lower body) currently on injured reserve, Rittich and interim backup Jon Gillies were both sent to minors momentarily to ensure they'd be eligible for AHL postseason. Rittich has more experience this season (15 games) than Gillies (two games), so it's predicted that he'll back up Smith if the Flames reach the playoffs.

Rittich stopped only 19 of 26 shots in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie netminder actually kept things close through the first half of the game, but Vegas scored four unanswered goals -- including three on only seven shots in the third period -- to put things away. Rittich now has a brutal 4.47 GAA and .861 save percentage over the last five games, winning only one of them, and with Mike Smith (lower body) still lacking a timetable for his return, the Flames may have little choice but to give Jon Gillies a chance to hold down the fort instead.

Rittich will start in goal Wednesday night against the Golden Knights, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich rebounded from a dud against the Panthers by setting aside 30 of 32 shots from the Bruins on Monday, but he was still saddled with an overtime loss. Mike Smith (lower body) is still tending to his lower-body injury, so Flames coach Glen Gulutzan will be hoping that the third time is indeed the charm for the rookie against a Golden Knights club that amazingly has held the standard for Western Conference play with a whopping 82 points in 59 games in its inaugural campaign.

Rittich stopped 30 of 32 shots during Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Through four starts since Mike Smith went down with a lower body injury, Rittich has posted a disappointing 1-2-1 record, .890 save percentage and 3.73 GAA. Monday's start was definitely his best, though. Smith's ailment isn't expected to keep him out much longer, so Rittich's workload will likely decrease moving forward. Still, the Czech netminder is worth considering when starting against a favorable opponent.

Rittich will be the home starter against the Bruins on Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich will look to bounce back after letting in four goals on 15 shots in his last start. In fact, the last few games have been rough for the 25-year-old. He has a 4.54 GAA and an .872 save percentage in his last three outings. Now he has to face a Bruins team that has scored 3.27 goals per contest.

Rittich allowed four goals on 15 shots in Saturday's 6-3 home loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie netminder received the starting nod since Mike Smith (lower body) was unfit to play in the contest, but Flames coach Glen Gulutzan pulled him in favor of Jon Gillies to finish the game. Rittich earned three wins in five tries to go along with a .924 save percentage in the first half of the season, but he's tapered off based on a .906 save mark in eight games since then. We see the potential with the 25-year-old, but it's probably best to stream him only in highly favorable matchups.