Rittich will guard the home goal against Minnesota on Wednesday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich wasn't great in his last start Saturday against the Stars, surrendering four goals on only 29 shots en route to a 4-1 defeat. He'll try to get back in the win column in a home matchup with a middling Wild team that's averaging 3.03 goals on the road this year, tied for 16th in the NHL.

Rittich allowed four goals on 29 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

The Stars got to Rittich early Saturday, scoring three goals in the first period, handing the 31-year-old netminder the loss in just his second start since Feb. 26. Rittich is now 10-5-3 on the season with a .916 save percentage and a 2.29 GAA, as he's returned to a backup role behind Cam Talbot. Rittich should get another start early next week, however, with the Kings hosting Chicago and Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

Rittich is expected to be between the pipes on the road for Saturday's clash with Dallas, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich is coming off a 26-save shutout performance against the Islanders on Monday. The 31-year-old backstop will take the second game of the Kings' back-to-back with Cam Talbot getting the nod versus Chicago on Friday. With another back-to-back around the corner, Rittich should see plenty of action in the short term.

Rittich posted a 26-save shutout in Monday's 3-0 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich went save-for-save with Ilya Sorokin in the first period, and the Kings struck first on an Adrian Kempe tally in the second. The shutout was Rittich's second of the season and the sixth of his career. He's up to 10-4-3 with a 2.19 GAA and a .919 save percentage through 19 appearances. Cam Talbot retook the starting role in late February, but Rittich has proven capable of taking the reins as well and should at least be a solid backup option down the stretch.

Rittich was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site, indicating he will protect the home net Monday versus the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich has lost two of his past three outings, giving up eight goals on 74 shots during that span. Through 18 games played this campaign, he holds a 9-4-3 record with one shutout, a 2.32 GAA and a .914 save percentage. The Islanders sit 17th in the league this season with 3.11 goals per contest.

Rittich allowed four goals on 31 shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich played with a lead for over half of the contest, but the Oilers scored three unanswered goals starting with Leon Draisaitl's power-play marker late in the second. The Oilers got stronger as the game progressed, firing 23 shots in the final 2 frames and Rittich ultimately ended up with an .871 save percentage in the contest. In his last six games, the 31-year old netminder has gone 3-3-0 with 18 goals allowed. Rittich's upside is capped compared to true starting goalies as the Kings have been very inconsistent this season.

Rittich was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider reports, indicating he will defend the road net Monday against Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich is coming off a 22-save performance in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Anaheim. He also earned a 26-save shutout victory against the Oilers on Feb. 10. Over 17 appearances this campaign, Rittich has compiled a 9-3-3 record with a 2.21 GAA and a .917 save percentage. Edmonton sits fifth in the league this season with 3.55 goals per game.

Rittich stopped 22 of 24 shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Rittich stopped all of the Ducks' even-strength shots, as both of his goals allowed were on special teams -- one shorthanded and the other on the power play. The Kings' stout defense allowed only 13 shots in the final two frames and none in the extra period. This was Rittich's fifth win in his past seven games dating back to Jan. 31. Rittich is a risky but potentially rewarding fantasy netminder who works best as a streaming option against weaker opponents.

Rittich will guard the home net Saturday versus Anaheim, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It'll be the second straight start for Rittich after he allowed two goals on 19 shots in a loss to Nashville. The 31-year-old netminder is 8-3-3 on the season with a .918 save percentage and a 2.24 GAA. The Ducks are averaging 2.61 goals per game, the fourth-lowest mark in the league.

Rittich stopped 17 of 19 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Predators. The last two goals were empty-netters.

EDGE Analysis

It was a close game for most of the time until Colton Sissons and Jeremy Lauzon stretched the lead with empty-netters in the third period. Rittich has won four of his last six outings, but his performance has been all over the place in that stretch. He's at 8-3-3 with a 2.24 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 16 appearances. With Cam Talbot improving in recent games, Rittich may soon find himself in a split for playing time.