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.