Rittich stopped 24 of 26 shots for his first NHL victory Saturday against the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

With Eddie Lack sent down to AHL Stockton, Rittich has moved into the backup role behind Mike Smith for the time being. He made some key saves against Colorado and could be a decent spot start moving forward. The 25-year-old has posted a .931 save percentage though six appearances in the AHL this season and is off to a great start with the big club.

Rittich will start between the pipes in Saturday's road game against the Avalanche, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has played well in the minors this season, posting a 5-1-0 record while registering an admirable 2.17 GAA and .931 save percentage in six appearances with AHL Stockton. The 25-year-old goaltender will look to earn a win in his NHL debut Saturday in a tough road matchup with a Colorado team that's 7-1-1 at home this campaign.

Rittich was called up from AHL Stockton Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Conversely, Eddie Lack has been sent down to Stockton, giving Rittich the chance to back up Mike Smith. The 25-year-old has only one game of NHL experience, so he's a bit of an unknown quantity. The Flames must think Rittich has some potential to call him up, though.

Rittich signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich appeared in 31 regular-season games with AHL Stockton last season, compiling a 15-11-1 record while registering a 2.27 GAA and .924 save percentage over that span. The 24-year-old will return to his role as AHL Stockton's starting netminder in 2017-18.

Rittich was reassigned to AHL Stockton on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

With the Flames' regular season over, Rittich returns to the minors for some more playing time and to assist Stockton in its run for a Calder Cup Playoff spot. The 24-year-old saw just one period of action in his first stint with the big club and will likely have to wait for next season to make his mark in Calgary, unless of course Chad Johnson (lower body) is unable to return before of during the Flames' Stanley Cup Playoff run.

Rittich allowed one goal on 10 shots during one period of action in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Calgary elected to turn to Rittich in the third period trailing by a goal. The only score he allowed came on the power play, so it was an all around pretty decent first appearance in the NHL. This season, he also posted a 2.30 GAA, .921 save percentage and five shutouts in the AHL.

Rittich was recalled from AHL Stockton on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

With Jon Gillies being assigned to AHL Stockton and Chad Johnson (lower body) being day-to-day, the Flames called up Rittich in order to have a healthy backup to Brian Elliott. Rittich has never played in the NHL, but he has played good hockey in his first AHL season -- recording five shutouts, a 2.30 GAA, and a .921 save percentage. The Flames have one more regular season game Saturday in San Jose, so if they decide to rest Elliott, Rittich will the the next man up.