Calum Ritchie - NHL News & Rumors

Moved to the minors Ritchie was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

Impact Ritchie played in 65 regular-season games this year in which he notched 13 goals and 17 assists, including 11 power-play points. While the 21-year-old center will be finishing the year in the minors, he figures to be a full-time NHL player for the 2026-27 campaign and should be capable of putting up even bigger numbers.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Points in seven of last eight games Ritchie had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win over Toronto on Thursday.

Impact Ritchie pushed the score to 5-2 on a 5-on-3 power play in the third period. He has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games and points in seven of his last eight games (three goals, six assists). Ritchie, who sits 14th in rookie scoring, has 13 goals, 17 assists and 73 shots in 62 games.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Riding five-game point streak Ritchie scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Ritchie's point streak is up to five games (three goals, three assists). He closed out March with 11 points in 16 contests for his most productive month of the campaign. That has him up to 12 goals, 27 points (10 on the power play), 68 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 59 appearances this season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Byram's empty-netter stands as winner to lift Sabres past Islanders 4-3

Bowen Byram flipped a long shot into an empty net with 1:43 remaining to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Two helpers Monday Ritchie notched two assists in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Penguins.

Impact The 21-year-old rookie had a hand in second-period tallies by Mathew Barzal and Brayden Schenn as the Isles briefly took a 3-1 lead before imploding. Ritchie has a tidy four-game point streak going, and over his last 12 contests he's collected four goals and 10 points while skating in a top-six role.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies game-winner Thursday Ritchie scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Ritchie's foot deflected a Matthew Schaefer shot at 2:19 of the third period, and that goal was the difference in this game. The 21-year-old Ritchie has scored in consecutive contests and has four goals and three assists over his last 10 outings. For the season, he has 11 tallies (four game-winners), 23 points, 67 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating over 56 appearances, mainly in a second-line role.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders and Panthers square off in Eastern Conference play

The New York Islanders and the Florida Panthers take the ice in Eastern Conference action

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Ilya Sorokin shines against Stars to give the playoff-chasing Islanders a much-needed 2-1 win

Ilya Sorokin gave the New York Islanders the type of elite goaltending they needed facing one of the NHL’s top teams while in the thick of a playoff chase, making 26 saves to beat...

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Scores in Tuesday's loss Ritchie scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Ritchie had gone three games without a point prior to this contest. The 21-year-old is filling a middle-six role and has production to match with six points over his last nine outings. Overall, he's earned 10 goals, 22 points, 65 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 55 appearances this season. Ritchie has some potential, but it could take a couple of years for him to grow into it.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lardis, Nazar lead Blackhawks past Islanders 4-3, Frondell gets assist in NHL debut

Anton Frondell had an assist in his NHL debut, Nick Lardis and Frank Nazar each had a goal and an assist and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Five points in last five games Ritchie had a goal and an assist Tuesday in a 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact It was a big night for Ritchie, who was playing his first NHL game in Toronto, the NHL city closest to Oakville where he grew up. His goal, which came when he followed his own rebound on the power play, stood as the game winner. Ritchie is a smart, two-way pivot who projects as a playmaker who can also kill penalties. Ritchie has five points (two goals, three assists) in his last five games (10 shots) and 21 points, including nine goals, in 51 games this season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders vs. Maple Leafs | NHL Highlights | March 17, 2026

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Calum Ritchie has early power-play goal and assist as Islanders top Maple Leafs 3-1

Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist on a pair of first-period power plays as the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Trade deadline boost helps New York Islanders believe they can chase the Stanley Cup right now

With No. 1 pick and rookie of the year front-runner Matthew Schaefer leading the way, the New York Islanders already had plenty of belief three-quarters of the way through the NHL...

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Two points in OT win Ritchie recorded a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blues.

Impact Ritchie came through when the Isles needed him the most in the third period, tallying a goal (which was really an own goal awarded to him) and an assist over a 60-second span. This is also the start of a new point streak for Ritchie, who hadn't cracked the scoresheet in back-to-back games since a four-game point streak between Jan. 15 and Jan. 21.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Barzal scores OT winner to cap rally, and Islanders edge Blues 4-3

Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the New York Islanders’ rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Horvat scores winner in OT as Islanders edge Sharks 2-1

Bo Horvat scored with 39.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the New York Islanders to a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

NYI at ANA 3/4: Calum Ritchie | New York Islanders Calum Ritchie addressed the media ahead of tonight's matchup against the Anaheim Ducks.

MARCH 4 • NHL.COM

Snags helper in overtime win Ritchie logged an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Impact A lower-body injury cost Ritchie six of the Islanders' last seven games before the Olympic break, though he was able to return before the pause. The 21-year-old is handling middle-six minutes with power-play time for the Islanders currently. He's at 16 points, 51 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 42 appearances, so his value in dynasty formats is higher than in redraft leagues.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

NYI 3 at NJD 1: Calum Ritchie | New York Islanders Calum Ritchie addressed the media following the Islanders 3-1 win against the New Jersey Devils.

FEBRUARY 6 • NHL.COM

NYI at NJD 2/5: Calum Ritchie | New York Islanders Calum Ritchie addressed the media ahead of tonight's matchup against the New Jersey Devils.

FEBRUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Cleared to play Thursday Ritchie (lower body) will return to the lineup Thursday in New Jersey, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact It was thought that the Islanders would sit Ritchie one more game in order to give him the extra time off during the Olympic break, but Ritchie is expected to see second-line time between Emil Heineman and Jonathan Drouin, as well as first-unit power-play time. Ritchie had seven goals and 15 points in 40 games, prior to missing six games with his injury.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out until after Olympic break Ritichie (lower body) will not return the lineup until after the Olympic break, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Saturday.

Impact Ritchie has missed the last three games and will miss at least the next four contests this week. He attempted to skate on his own this week, but it did not go well, so the Islanders will sit him through the break. Ritchie has seven goals and eight assists through 40 games this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Rangers Ritchie (lower body) will not be in action for Wednesday's clash with the Rangers, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact While Ritchie was deemed day-to-day with his lower-body problem, the fact that the Isles are heading into a back-to-back versus New York makes it unlikely he will be ready in time for Thursday's matchup. Prior to getting hurt, Ritchie had produced four assists in his last five outings, which should be enough get him back into the lineup even after the acquisition of Ondrej Palat.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with LBI Ritchie won't play against the Flyers on Monday and is considered day-to-day because of a lower-body injury.

Impact Ritchie has recorded seven goals, 15 points, 51 shots and a minus-5 rating over 40 appearances this season. The right-shot forward's next opportunity to suit up will be at home versus the Rangers on Wednesday.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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