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Starting Thursday Rittich will defend the home crease versus the Bruins on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact The two teams are in Quebec City for the exhibition contest. Rittich had a solid 2023-24 campaign, going 13-6-2 with a 2.15 GAA and a .921 save percentage in 24 regular-season games with the Kings as the backup to Cam Talbot. Talbot has moved on to Detroit, with LA acquiring Darcy Kuemper in the offseason, as their presumptive No. 1 goaltender this season.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Goaltender David Rittich | 09.28 LA Kings win over Anaheim Ducks | Postgame Media

SEPTEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Facing Ducks Rittich will patrol the home crease in Saturday's exhibition matchup against Anaheim, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Rittich registered a 13-6-3 record with a 2.15 GAA and a .921 save percentage over 24 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2023-24. He is expected to open the 2024-25 campaign as Darcy Kuemper's backup.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 16 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Inks one-year deal Rittich signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday.

Impact Rittich had a 13-6-3 record, 2.15 GAA and .921 save percentage in 24 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2023-24. He also stopped 34 of 39 shots (.872 save percentage) across two playoff outings this year. Rittich would have become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he didn't sign this extension. Cam Talbot, who logged 54 regular-season games with LA, remains set to become a UFA, so it's unclear who Rittich's goaltending partner will be next year. Although the 31-year-old Rittich is coming off a strong campaign, he has spent most of his career as a backup goaltender, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Kings seek to pair him with an established starter.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Edmonton Rittich allowed four goals on 26 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Rittich and the Kings couldn't overcome Edmonton's three-goal second period in the series-deciding loss. The 31-year-old Rittich started the series' final two games, going 0-2-0 with an .872 save percentage, after Cam Talbot struggled in the first three games. Rittich was solid in the regular season, going 13-6-3 with a .921 save percentage. As a pending free agent, Rittich could seek out a starting role prior to the 2024-25 campaign.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round

Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in Game 5 to win their first-round NHL playoff series

MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Wednesday Rittich is slated to start on the road against Edmonton in Game 5 on Wednesday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Impact Rittich is getting his second straight start after saving 12 of 13 shots in a 1-0 loss to Edmonton in Game 4 on Sunday. Edmonton has a potent offense, which ranked fourth in the 2023-24 campaign with 3.56 goals per game, so the Oilers will probably fire considerably more shots in the upcoming tilt. Rittich had a 13-6-3 record, 2.15 GAA and .921 save percentage in 24 regular-season contests.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

EDM@LAK: Bouchard scores goal against David Rittich | Edmonton Oilers EDM@LAK: Bouchard scores goal against David Rittich

APRIL 29 • NHL.COM

David Rittich gets the start in goal for Los Angeles in Game 4 against Edmonton

David Rittich will be the starting goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of their first-round NHL playoffs series against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night

APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Sunday Rittich will guard the home net Sunday against the Oilers, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact The Kings will turn to Rittich in net for Game 4 after Cam Talbot struggled to an .861 save percentage through the first three games in the series. While Rittich took a backseat to Talbot down the stretch, the veteran netminder had a solid regular season, going 13-6-3 with a career-best .921 save percentage and 2.15 GAA.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Wins again Saturday Rittich stopped 28 of 29 shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Rittich has won three of his last four starts, allowing a total of six goals in that span. The 31-year-old again carried a shutout into the third period, but Trevor Zegras' tally broke it up with 8:42 left in the contest. Rittich improved to 13-6-3 on the year with a 2.15 GAA and a .921 save percentage through 24 appearances. Cam Talbot is likely to get the starting nod versus one of his former teams Monday when the Kings host the Wild.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Ducks Rittich was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Saturday against Anaheim.

Impact Rittich made 15 saves in a 2-1 win over the Sharks on April 4 during his last outing. He has a 12-6-3 record this season with a 2.21 GAA and a .919 save percentage in 23 appearances. The Ducks rank 30th in the league this campaign with 2.48 goals per contest.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Shutout bid spoiled late Rittich stopped 15 of 16 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Rittich kept the Sharks off the board for over 58 minutes, but Klim Kostin spoiled the shutout bid with 1:52 left in the game. It was still a strong showing for Rittich, who has won three of his last five starts while allowing just nine goals in that span. The 31-year-old is up to 12-6-3 with a 2.21 GAA and a .919 save percentage over 23 appearances this season. Cam Talbot is still seeing most of the playing time for the Kings, and it's likely Rittich will be back on the bench for Saturday's home game versus the Canucks.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Thursday Rittich is expected to start on the road against San Jose on Thursday, according to Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.

Impact Rittich will attempt to rebound after stopping 31 of 35 shots en route to a 4-2 loss to Calgary in his last start Saturday. He's 11-6-3 with a 2.26 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 22 appearances in 2023-24. The Sharks, who rank 31st offensively with 2.22 goals per game, should be a very favorable matchup for Rittich.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Can't fend off former team Rittich stopped 31 of 35 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Rittich took his fourth loss in his last seven games, though it was a full-team failure of a performance for the Kings on Saturday. The 31-year-old is down to 11-6-3 with a 2.26 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 22 appearances. Rittich is still playing second fiddle to Cam Talbot, who should be back between the pipes Monday versus the Jets.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

LAK@CGY: Weegar scores goal against David Rittich | Calgary Flames LAK@CGY: Weegar scores goal against David Rittich

MARCH 31 • NHL.COM

Facing Flames Rittich will be between the visiting pipes in Calgary on Saturday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact Rittich spent almost five seasons with the Flames to start his NHL career. He is 11-5-3 with a 2.17 GAA and a .917 save percentage this season, as he has provided the Kings with outstanding goaltending when he has been called upon. The Flames are averaging 3.06 goals this season, tied for 17th in the NHL.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 30-save shutout Rittich recorded a 30-save shutout in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Wild.

Impact Rittich was up to the challenge from the Wild, and the Kings' offense gave him plenty of support. He's earned shutout wins in two of his three starts in March. The 31-year-old netminder is at 11-5-3 with a career-high three shutouts through 21 appearances, and he's maintained a 2.17 GAA and a .920 save percentage this season. The Kings' homestand wraps up against the Lightning on Saturday.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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 middling home matchup with a Wild team that's averaging 3.03 goals on the road this year, tied for 16th in the NHL.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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 2.29 GAA as he's returned to a backup role behind Cam Talbot. Ritich should get another start early next week, however, with the Kings hosting Chicago and Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Harley Scores Off Crazy Bounce From Glass And David Rittich

MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

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

Impact 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 for the time being.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Goaltender David Rittich | 03.11.24 LA Kings Win over New York Islanders | Postgame

MARCH 12 • YOUTUBE

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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