DAVID RITTICH NEWS

Good game not enough Rittich stopped 18 of 19 shots in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Rittich was good while facing a light workload, but Jason Zucker's power-play tally early in the third period was the difference. Rittich has allowed one goal or fewer in four of his last five appearances (four starts), but he's taken two losses in that span. The 32-year-old slipped to 6-5-0 through 11 appearances while adding a 2.37 GAA and an .897 save percentage this season. Rittich will continue to see a heavy workload until Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) can return from injured reserve.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luukkonen leads Sabres to 1-0 win over Kings in return from injury

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots, Jason Zucker scored the game’s only goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-0

4 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Wednesday Rittich is slated to start at home against Buffalo on Wednesday, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.

Impact Rittich has a 6-4-0 record, 2.51 GAA and .892 save percentage in 10 appearances in 2024-25. He's coming off a 4-1 victory over Detroit on Saturday in which he stopped 17 of 18 shots. The Sabres rank 11th offensively with 3.33 goals per game.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to win Saturday Rittich stopped 17 of 18 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Rittich came within 1:27 of a shutout, but it was still a good performance for him. The 32-year-old has won three of his last four outings, the one exception being a loss in relief of Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) on Wednesday. Rittich went 3-2-0 in his previous turn as a starter when Kuemper was hurt in October. For the season, Rittich is 6-4-0 with a 2.52 GAA and an .892 save percentage over 10 contests. The Kings' system should help with shot suppression -- he's faced 30 shots in just one of his games this year. The Kings are at home versus the Sabres on Wednesday in their next contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeannot scores in return from suspension, Kings roll to 4-1 win over Red Wings

Mikey Anderson and Tanner Jeannot scored 22 seconds apart in the first period, Adrian Kempe scored twice in the third, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Saturday Rittich will protect the home goal versus the Red Wings on Saturday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.

Impact Rittich starting shouldn't come as a surprise -- he'll likely see a heavy workload while Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) is on injured reserve. Rittich took the loss in relief versus the Avalanche on Wednesday, but he won his previous two starts. Erik Portillo will serve as Rittich's backup, and considering the Kings don't have a back-to-back until after American Thanksgiving, Rittich may be in line for a significant run of starts.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On hook for loss in relief outing Rittich allowed a goal on five shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche, who also scored an empty-netter.

Impact Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) left the game in the third period with the game tied at 2-2. Rittich entered and gave up the second goal of Mikko Rantanen's hat trick, which ended up being the decisive tally. Rittich is down to 5-4-0 with a 2.71 GAA and an .887 save percentage through nine appearances (eight starts) this season. The 32-year-old would likely take over as the starting goalie if Kuemper misses time, while Pheonix Copley would be a candidate to be promoted from AHL Ontario.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen has 9th career hat trick, Avalanche beat Kings 4-2

Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2

NOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures fifth win Rittich stopped 24 of 26 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Rittich gave up goals to Dmitri Voronkov and Ivan Provorov, but the Kings mostly controlled the final two periods. This was Rittich's second win in a row, and he's alternated starts with Darcy Kuemper over the last four games. It's unclear if that's the start of a pattern, but Rittich has done his part with a 5-3-0 record, a 2.67 GAA and an .890 save percentage over eight outings this season. The Kings have a two-game road trip up next with stops in Calgary on Monday and Colorado on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kings shake off slow start to beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Trevor Moore scored short-handed, Alex Laferriere got his ninth goal of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated starter Saturday Rittich is set to start in the Kings' home game versus Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Rittich will attempt to build off his strong showing Tuesday in which he stopped 23 of 24 shots en route to a 5-1 win over Minnesota. He has a 4-3-0 record, 2.77 GAA and .884 save percentage in seven outings in 2024-25. The Blue Jackets are 5-5-2 and rank 11th offensively with 3.33 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal Tuesday Rittich stopped 23 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

Impact The 32-year-old netminder gave up a goal midway through the second period, but he simply needed to keep Minnesota at bay the rest of the way since the Kings scored five unanswered goals to seal the win. Rittich has made seven appearances this season, and while his results have been a bit inconsistent, his 2.77 GAA is decent. He's also gone 4-3-0 with an .884 save percentage, and that latter figure could use an improvement to give the Kings a bigger sense of security between the pipes every time Darcy Kuemper is not starting.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis scores twice, Kings roll to 5-1 win over Wild

Trevor Lewis scored twice, Kevin Fiala added another on the power play and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1

NOVEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In goal Tuesday Rittich will protect the road goal versus the Wild on Tuesday, Jared Shafran of LA Kings Insider reports.

Impact Rittich will start the second half of a back-to-back after Darcy Kuemper shut out the Predators on Monday. Rittich is 3-3-0 with a 3.09 GAA and an .870 save percentage through six appearances. He'll have his hands full in a tough matchup Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in third loss Rittich allowed three goals on 20 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Rittich never received a lead to protect, as the Kings were able to twice erase one-goal deficits but never pulled ahead. The 32-year-old has allowed at least three goals in each of his three losses. He's at a 3-3-0 record, 3.09 GAA and .870 save percentage through six appearances. He's been a bit inconsistent, though he's been pressed into more work than expected early on due Darcy Kuemper missing time with a lower-body injury. Look for Kuemper to get the nod Wednesday at home against the Golden Knights.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

LAK@SJS: Toffoli scores goal against David Rittich | San Jose Sharks LAK@SJS: Toffoli scores goal against David Rittich

OCTOBER 30 • NHL.COM

Toffoli scores 3rd-period goal to lift Sharks to 4-2 win over Kings

Tyler Toffoli scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Jake Walman had his second straight 3-point game, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 for...

OCTOBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAK@SJS: Zetterlund scores goal against David Rittich | San Jose Sharks LAK@SJS: Zetterlund scores goal against David Rittich

OCTOBER 30 • NHL.COM

Starting against Sharks Rittich will protect the road goal versus the Sharks on Tuesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Rittich's last start came at home against the Sharks, and he earned the win with 24 saves on 26 shots. The 32-year-old netminder has gone 3-2-0 with a 3.09 GAA and an .874 save percentage over five outings this season. The Sharks have scored 23 times over 10 contests, so this is a good matchup for Rittich.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals in win Rittich stopped 24 of 26 shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Rittich was fine, as both goals he allowed were scored by Mikael Granlund on the power play. Rittich enjoyed a five-start run as the Kings' No. 1 netminder, but that is likely to end with Darcy Kuemper (lower body) back from injured reserve. Through five starts, Rittich is 3-2-0 with 14 goals allowed on 111 shots. He should be able to put up better results in a backup role that's likely to yield more favorable matchups -- the 32-year-old has generally taken care of business against weak opponents.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Foegele scores twice and Kings beat winless Sharks 3-2

Warren Foegele scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings won their home opener 3-2 over San Jose to keep the Sharks winless

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SJS@LAK: Granlund scores PPG against David Rittich | NHL.com SJS@LAK: Granlund scores PPG against David Rittich

OCTOBER 25 • NHL.COM

SJS@LAK: Granlund scores PPG against David Rittich | San Jose Sharks SJS@LAK: Granlund scores PPG against David Rittich

OCTOBER 25 • NHL.COM

First off ice Thursday Rittich was the first netminder off the ice at morning skate, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he will get the home start versus San Jose on Thursday.

Impact Rittich has been hot and cold this season, giving up 10 goals on 44 shots in two losses, and two goals on 41 shots in his two wins. He has taken over the No. 1 job with the Kings as Darcy Kuemper remains out of action with a lower-body injury. Rittich should have his best matchup of the season as he will face the Sharks, who are 0-5-2, scoring a league-low 13 goals.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Leaks six goals Tuesday Rittich stopped 24 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Rittich had allowed just one goal in each of his previous two starts, but the Golden Knights put up a much better effort than the Ducks or the Canadiens. The 32-year-old netminder continues to fill as the Kings' top goalie while Darcy Kuemper (lower body) is sidelined. The Kings' seven-game road trip is now in the books, and they'll have their home opener Thursday versus the Sharks, making Rittich an attractive streaming option should he start that game.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE