The Kings will likely return to Rittich between the pipes for the second time in the last three games after he helped end their eight-game losing streak. Rittich is responsible for the Kings' only two victories during a horrid 2-5-4 stretch. Rittich has been limited to only five appearances this season (3-0-1) but has played well when called upon, posting a stellar 1.61 GAA and .932 SV%. Despite their struggles, the Kings are -139 home favourites against the Nashville Predators, who are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Rittich will start for the Kings on Monday afternoon as they look to snap out of a miserable eight-game losing streak. Rittich entered Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings and faced only three shots but saved all of them. In four games this season (2-0-1), he has a 1.49 GAA and .930 SV%.
Cam Talbot has lost his last three outings, so the Kings will turn to Rittich, who will attempt to capture his third victory in as many games with the team this season. In two games (2-0-0), Rittich has saved 39 of 41 shots (.951 SV%). Despite their recent struggles, Rittich and the Kings are -174 home favourites against a Detroit Red Wings squad that has lost three of their last five contests (2-3-0).
Cam Talbot has lost his last three outings, so the Kings will likely turn to Rittich, who will attempt to capture his third victory in as many games with the team this season. In two games (2-0-0), Rittich has saved 39 of 41 shots (.951 SV%). Despite their recent struggles, Rittich and the Kings are -174 home favourites against a Detroit Red Wings squad that has lost three of their last five contests (2-3-0).
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Kings will turn to David Rittich for the second time in the last four games. In his Kings debut last week, Rittich saved 15 of 16 shots (.938 SV%) against the San Jose Sharks and will look to repeat his performance in a rematch against the Sharks on Wednesday. The Kings have won three of their last four (3-1-0) and are huge -344 home favourites against a Sharks team that has lost five straight (0-5-0), scoring only nine goals in that span.
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Kings will likely turn to David Rittich for the second time in the last four games. In his Kings debut last week, Rittich saved 15 of 16 shots (.938 SV%) against the San Jose Sharks and will look to repeat his performance in a rematch against the Sharks on Wednesday. The Kings have won three of their last four (3-1-0) and are huge -344 home favourites against a Sharks team that has lost five straight (0-5-0), scoring only nine goals in that span.
Pheonix Copley went down with an undisclosed injury last week, prompting Rittich's call-up from the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 31-year-old veteran netminder is In his 9th NHL season and has a 79-51-21 career record with a .904 SV% and a 2.87 GAA. In 16 games with Ontario (7-6-3), Rittich a 2.63 GAA and .901 SV%. He has a favourable matchup in his Kings debut as they are -252 road favourites against a San Jose Sharks team that has scored only four goals combined over their last three games (1-2-0).
Pheonix Copley went down with an undisclosed injury last week, prompting Rittich's call-up from the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 31-year-old veteran netminder is In his 9th NHL season and has a 79-51-21 career record with a .904 SV% and a 2.87 GAA. In 16 games with Ontario (7-6-3), Rittich a 2.63 GAA and .901 SV%. He has a favourable matchup in his Kings debut as they are -252 road favourites against a San Jose Sharks team that has scored only four goals combined over their last three games (1-2-0).
Pheonix Copley went down in practice with an undisclosed injury earlier Friday so David Rittich has been recalled from Ontario (AHL) on an emergency basis. The 31-year-old veteran netminder is In his 9th NHL season and has a 79-51-21 career record with a .904 SV% and a 2.87 GAA. He will likely backup Cam Talbot for the foreseeable future until Copley can return.
Rittich being loaned to the Ontario Reign of the AHL signifies that the Los Angeles Kings will begin their 2023-24 campaign with Cam Talbot and Phoenix Copley as their goaltending tandem. Rittch had a phenomenal preseason with the Kings, posting a 1.17 GAA and a .960 SV% in three appearances (2-0-0), and will be eager to get back to the NHL level if Copley falters early on.
Rittich was 9-8-1 with a 2.67 GAA and .901 SV% in 2022-23 as Nashville's backup goaltender and has signed a one-year deal worth $875,000 AAV with Los Angeles. The 30-year-old towering netminder will be joining his fifth team in four years and brings a record of 79-51-21 with a .904 SV% and 2.87 GAA to the Kings this season.
Rittich has yet to see any time in this years Stanly Cup Playoffs as he's backed up Connor Hellebuyck but will now be forced to miss Game 4 as he deals with a lower-body issue. The 30-year-old is coming off a 9-8-1 record, 2.67 GAA and .901 SV% during the regular season.
Rittich allowed four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) for his fourth-straight loss as he was beaten by the Carolina Hurricanes his last time out. The 30-year-old Jets' backup has had a very mediocre season in Winnipeg, with his 9-7-1 record, 2.65 GAA and .902 SV%. He takes on the Colorado Avalanche, who just had a five-game winning streak snapped with a. 2-1 loss to Edmonton in their previous game.
Rittich allowed three goals on 24 shots for his third-straight loss as San Jose got the best of him in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' backup has been decent when called upon, with his 9-6-1 record, 2.57 GAA and .906 SV%. He will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who haven't scored in two-straight games but are still third in the NHL in shots per game (35.1).
Rittich allowed three goals on 24 shots for his third-straight loss as San Jose got the best of him in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' backup has been decent when called upon, with his 9-6-1 record, 2.57 GAA and .906 SV%. He will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who haven't scored in two-straight games but are still third in the NHL in shots per game (35.1).
Rittich stopped 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' netminder has been solid when called upon, with his 9-6-0 record, 2.55 GAA and .908 SV%. He takes on the San Jose Shark, who is in the midst of a five-game skid and have lost eight of their last nine games.
Rittich stopped 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' netminder has been solid when called upon, with his 9-6-0 record, 2.55 GAA and .908 SV%. He takes on the San Jose Shark, who is in the midst of a five-game skid and have lost eight of their last nine games.
Rittich stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat Seattle in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' backup has been very solid when called upon this season, with his 9-4-0 record, 2.52 GAA and .911 SV%. He takes on the league-worst Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost five of their last six games after a 3-2 loss to New Jersey last game.
Rittich stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat Seattle in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' backup has been very solid when called upon this season, with his 9-4-0 record, 2.52 GAA and .911 SV%. He takes on the league-worst Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost five of their last six games after a 3-2 loss to New Jersey last game.