DAVID RITTICH NEWS

Struggles continue Monday Rittich stopped 27 of 32 shots in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Rittich has made only six appearances since the beginning of December, and the results haven't been encouraging, as he's gone 2-4-0 with a 3.04 GAA and a .876 save percentage in that span. He's also posted a save percentage below the .900 mark in his last three starts, so fantasy managers would be better suited to look elsewhere when Darcy Kuemper isn't starting for the Kings.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Crosby and Malkin lead Penguins to 5-1 victory, snapping Kings' 9-game home win streak

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start against Pittsburgh Rittich was the first goalie off at Monday's morning skate, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Penguins.

Impact Rittich didn't appear in any of the Kings' last three games, but he'll tend the twine Monday as the team returns home following five consecutive road matchups. Over 21 appearances this year, Rittich has gone 11-9-0 with a 2.52 GAA and .887 save percentage.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Takes narrow loss Saturday Rittich allowed two goals on 18 shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Calgary.

Impact Rittich took his third loss in his last four starts, a span in which he's allowed 11 goals on 85 shots. The 32-year-old netminder couldn't get the better of his former team despite another strong defensive effort by the Kings. Rittich is now at 11-9-0 with a 2.52 GAA and an .887 save percentage over 21 appearances. The Kings' road trip continues in Edmonton on Monday, but it'll likely be Darcy Kuemper in goal for the next few games since there are no back-to-back sets on the schedule over the next week.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Huberdeau gets go-ahead goal early in 3rd period, Wolf stops 31 shots as Flames beat Kings 2-1

Jonathan Huberdeau scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Dustin Wolf stopped 31 shots as the Calgary Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1

JANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Facing former team Saturday Rittich will protect the road goal versus Calgary on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site

Impact Rittich will face the team that gave him his NHL debut back in 2016-17. The 32-year-old went 2-2-0 with 11 goals allowed on 95 shots over four games in December. Rittich will start because Darcy Kuemper played in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Jets.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sloppy in win Rittich allowed four goals on 21 shots in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact Rittich made his fourth start in December, and he came away with his second win of the month despite an ugly performance. The Flyers led 4-3 after two periods, but Rittich made Anze Kopitar's two third-period goals stand for the win. Rittich is now 11-8-0 with a 2.55 GAA and an .887 save percentage over 20 outings this season. The 32-year-old is firmly in the backup role by Darcy Kuemper -- Rittich's last two starts have been in back-to-back situations, and the Kings don't have any of those for nearly two weeks as they open 2025 with three games over eight days before a back-to-back in Winnipeg on Jan. 10 and in Calgary on Jan. 11.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kopitar scores twice in third, Kings fight back for 5-4 win over Flyers

Anze Kopitar scored twice, Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings got their seventh straight home win by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Sunday nig...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guarding home goal Rittich is expected to start at home against Philadelphia on Sunday, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Rittich has lost his past two starts while stopping 41 of 46 shots (.891 save percentage). He's 10-8-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .891 save percentage in 19 outings this season. The Flyers rank 18th in goals per game with 3.00.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss versus Capitals Rittich allowed two goals on 20 shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Rittich put forth a decent effort but didn't get enough goal support. He has lost two of his three outings in December, giving up seven goals on 74 shots in those games. Rittich is down to a 10-8-0 record with a 2.46 GAA and an .891 save percentage through 19 appearances as the Kings' defensive structure continues to limit the shots he faces. The Kings return to action with a back-to-back after the holiday break, hosting the Oilers on Saturday and the Flyers on Sunday, so Darcy Kuemper and Rittich can be expected to split those starts.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Protas and Dubois help power the Capitals past the Kings 3-1

Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAK@WSH: Protas scores goal against David Rittich | Washington Capitals LAK@WSH: Protas scores goal against David Rittich

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • NHL.COM

LAK@WSH: Vrana scores PPG against David Rittich | Washington Capitals LAK@WSH: Vrana scores PPG against David Rittich

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • NHL.COM

Starting in Washington Rittich will defend the road goal versus the Capitals on Sunday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Rittich will get the second half of the Kings' back-to-back after Darcy Kuemper played in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Nashville. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 10-7-0 record with a 2.49 GAA and an .890 save percentage across 18 appearances this season. Washington ranks second in the league with 3.78 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets little help in loss Rittich made 23 saves in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Devils.

Impact The Kings were thoroughly outplayed all night, managing to get only 13 shots on net against Jacob Markstrom, but Rittich kept his squad in the game until Jack Hughes broke a 1-1 tie with about seven minutes left in the third period. It was only the second time since the beginning of November that Rittich had allowed more than two goals, and over his last 12 appearances he's gone 7-4-0 with a 2.16 GAA and .902 save percentage. With Darcy Kuemper healthy again however, Rittich seems ticketed to return to the No. 2 role.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hughes scores go-ahead goal, has 2 assists as Devils beat Kings 3-1

Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and added two assists and the New Jersey Devils ended the Los Angeles Kings’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAK@NJD: Hughes scores goal against David Rittich | New Jersey Devils LAK@NJD: Hughes scores goal against David Rittich

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • NHL.COM

LAK@NJD: Palat scores goal against David Rittich | New Jersey Devils LAK@NJD: Palat scores goal against David Rittich

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • NHL.COM

LAK@NJD: Hughes scores goal against David Rittich | New Jersey Devils LAK@NJD: Hughes scores goal against David Rittich

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • NHL.COM

Expected to start Thursday Rittich is set to guard the road goal against New Jersey on Thursday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Rittich has won his past two starts while stopping 46 of 50 shots (.920 save percentage). He's 10-6-0 with a 2.45 GAA and an .891 save percentage across 17 outings in 2024-25. New Jersey ranks 10th in goals per game with 3.32.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Backstops comeback win Rittich stopped 26 of 28 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

Impact The Stars scored twice in the first period, but Rittich shut the door after that, and the Kings got enough depth offense for a comeback win. This was his fifth win in his last nine outings (eight starts). Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) returned from injured reserve in the backup role Wednesday, but Rittich has played well enough to hold onto a decent share of playing time. He's now 10-6-0 with a 2.45 GAA and an .891 save percentage over 17 appearances this season. The Kings' next game is Saturday at home versus the Wild.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Foegele, Kings rally to beat Stars 3-2 for fourth straight win

Warren Foegele scored on a wraparound early in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 3-2

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Wednesday Rittich is slated to start Wednesday's home game against the Stars, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Rittich has been relatively effective recently, and he'll draw the start for the seventh time in the Kings' last eight games. Across his last eight outings, he's logged a 4-3-0 record, 2.25 GAA and .884 save percentage.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claims ninth win Rittich stopped 20 of 22 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Senators.

Impact Rittich made a brief relief appearance Friday versus the Ducks, stopping two shots. That didn't impact his readiness to start Saturday, and he turned in a solid effort in another light workload. He hasn't faced more than 21 shots in any of his last six starts, and this was just the second time in that span he allowed multiple goals. He's now at a 9-6-0 record with a 2.48 GAA and an .887 save percentage through 16 appearances (14 starts). Rittich's save percentage is unlikely to go up much with such low shot totals directed at him, but he can stabilize a fantasy team's GAA while offering a good chance at wins. The Kings' next game is a tough one at home versus the Stars on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kopitar helps the Kings beat the Senators 5-2 for their season-high 3rd straight win

Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 for their season-high third consecutive win

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS