Nick Ritchie LW FA Mon 8/31/20 12:39 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie will be a game-time call in Game 5 versus the Lightning on Monday due to an undisclosed issue, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
After missing the final three contests of the series versus Carolina, Ritchie grabbed one goal, five shots and 17 hits in four games against the Lightning. With Chris Wagner (undisclosed) unavailable, the Bruins could be forced to dig into the depths of their squad, including Jack Studnicka and Anders Bjork.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Tue 8/25/20 10:34 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie scored a goal on three shots and provided three hits Tuesday in a 4-3 overtime loss to Tampa Bay in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Ritchie opened the scoring just 3:14 into the game when he jammed home a loose puck during a goalmouth scramble. It was the first goal of the postseason for the 24-year-old, who was acquired at the trade deadline from Anaheim. Ritchie saw just 12:12 of ice time in his bottom-six role and isn't counted upon to contribute offensively.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Mon 8/3/20 2:44 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Wednesday, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ritchie took the ice for Monday's practice session in a second-line role, which would make him an intriguing value option in DFS contests. In seven games since joining the Bruins at the trade deadline, the 23-year-old winger notched one goal, one assist and eight shots while averaging 12:49 of ice time.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Sat 8/1/20 4:47 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Philadelphia, but he's hoping to be an option for Wednesday's matchup with Tampa Bay, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ritchie resumed skating Thursday, but he's evidently still feeling the effects of the undisclosed injury that cost him practice time during training camp. The 24-year-old winger will likely slot into a bottom-six role once he's cleared to play.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Thu 7/30/20 11:19 AM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie (undisclosed) was on the ice for Thursday's optional skate.
EDGE Analysis
If Ritchie is cleared to play for Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia, he figures to take on a bottom-six role, though he could push Jack Studnicka for a spot on the second line. The winger has seen action in a mere seven contests since being acquired by the Bruins from Anaheim at the deadline.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Thu 7/23/20 11:05 AM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie was not on the ice for Thursday's practice session, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ritchie went pointless in his previous five outings while averaging 12:28 of ice time. Assuming the team gets David Pastrnak (undisclosed) and Ondrej Kase (undisclosed) back in time for the club's Aug. 2 clash with the Flyers, Ritchie could struggle to secure a spot in the lineup over Joakim Nordstrom or Chris Wagner.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Thu 2/27/20 11:49 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie finished with a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
After a quiet Bruins debut, the trade deadline acquisition left a mark in his second game with his new club. Ritchie's ninth goal of the season gave his team a 3-1 lead in the second period, and he added an assist on David Pastrnak's tally in the third. The power forward's game should fit well in Boston, but don't expect productive scoring efforts like this one to become the norm, though a change of scenery away from the low-scoring Ducks is a positive for fantasy owners relying on Ritchie in deeper formats.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Tue 2/25/20 11:57 AM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie will make his debut for the Bruins in Tuesday night's game against the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Ritchie is slated to work on the Bruins' third line with Charlie Coyle and Anders Bjork on Tuesday. It's a combo that could stay together with the team hoping that the 6-foot-2, 230-pound Ritchie can provide the sort of capable big-bodied presence up front that Boston's brass was looking to add prior to Monday's NHL trade deadline.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Mon 2/24/20 12:36 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
The Bruins acquired Ritchie from Anaheim in exchange for Danton Heinen on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 6-foot-2, 230-pounder gives the Bruins some added size up front and seems likely to work in a bottom-six role for Boston out of the gate. Prior to Monday's trade, Ritchie logged eight goals and 19 points in 41 games for the Ducks.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Mon 2/24/20 1:48 AM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie scored two goals, dished two assists and went plus-4 in Sunday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Ritchie and Adam Henrique each had four-point efforts as the Ducks' second line carried the offense in the high-scoring affair. The big game bumped Ritchie up to eight goals and 19 points in 41 contests this year. He's added 79 hits, 78 PIM and 70 shots.