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Starting in Seattle Rittich will defend the road net against the Kraken on Tuesday, according to Gerry Moddejonge of NHL.com.

Impact Rittich made a relief appearance versus Edmonton on Monday, stopping five shots in the Kings' 5-0 victory. He hadn't played since March 30 against San Jose, and the Kings wanted to get him some work before his scheduled start versus Seattle on Tuesday. Rittich has a 15-13-2 record with a 2.69 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 32 outings this season. Seattle sits 16th in the league with 2.96 goals per game in 2024-25.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees time in relief Monday Rittich played in relief during Monday's 5-0 win over the Oilers and stopped the five shots he faced.

Impact Rittich entered the game midway through the final frame right after Adrian Kempe gave the Kings a 5-0 lead, and he didn't have problems keeping the shutout alive against a depleted Oilers lineup. Rittich is slated to start Tuesday against the Kraken on the second leg of a back-to-back set, head coach Jim Hiller told media following Monday's win.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kempe has goal, 2 assists as Kings beat depleted Oilers 5-0

Adrian Kempe had a goal and two assists and Warren Foegele and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist as the Los Angeles Kings beat the depleted Edmonton Oilers 5-0

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Cruises to win Sunday Rittich stopped 22 of 23 shots in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Rittich didn't have much trouble in this game, giving up just a second-period tally to rookie Cameron Lund. The Kings' offense did more than enough to handle a weaker opponent with ease. Rittich went 3-2-0 in March, allowing 16 goals over those five games, though four of them were against teams in the playoff race. Rittich is up to 15-13-2 with a 2.71 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 31 appearances this season. Darcy Kuemper will likely draw the tough home start versus the Jets on Tuesday.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kings rout Sharks 8-1 to set franchise record for home wins in a season with 27

Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele scored twice, Andrei Kuzmeko had a goal and two assists, and the Los Angeles Kings set a team record for home victories in a season, beating the San...

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

SJS@LAK: Lund scores goal against David Rittich | San Jose Sharks Cameron Lund (SJS) scores goal against David Rittich (LAK) to make it 2 - 1

MARCH 31, 2025 • NHL.COM

Tending twine Sunday Rittich will defend the home crease against the Sharks on Sunday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact The Kings are playing in the second half of a back-to-back set Sunday, so Rittich will be between the pipes for the second time in the team's last three games. He's made four starts this month, going 2-2-0 with a 3.78 GAA and .883 save percentage. He'll have a favorable matchup against the Sharks, who are averaging just 2.60 goals per game this season, which is tied for the second-worst mark in the NHL.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no help in loss Rittich stopped 22 of 26 shots in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Rittich had won his previous two starts, but the Kings couldn't solve Mackenzie Blackwood in this contest. The 32-year-old Rittich has allowed at least four goals in three of his last four outings. He's now at a 14-13-2 record with a 2.77 GAA and an .887 save percentage over 30 appearances this season. Despite the poor showing, Rittich likely won't have to wait long for his next start. The Kings have a home back-to-back over the weekend with games against the Maple Leafs and Sharks on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Necas has 2 goals, Avs beat Kings 4-0 for 4th straight win

Martin Necas had two goals and an assist, Jonathan Drouin and Logan O’Connor also sored, and the streaking Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-0, their fourth in a row

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Impact Rittich stopped 34 of 36 shots en route to a 7-2 victory over Carolina in his last start Saturday. He has a 14-12-2 record, 2.72 GAA and .888 save percentage in 29 outings in 2024-25. The Avalanche rank sixth in goals per game with 3.36.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to win Saturday Rittich turned aside 34 shots in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact While he was the busier of the two netminder, the final result wasn't in much doubt after the Kings struck three times in each of the first and second periods. Rittich has just one regulation loss since the beginning of February, going 3-1-2 over his last six starts despite a lackluster .891 save percentage.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Kuzmenko gets 1st points for LA since trade, helps Kings pound streaking Hurricanes 7-2

Andrei Kuzmenko had a goal and an assist for his first points for Los Angeles since being acquired in a trade, and the Kings pummeled the Carolina Hurricanes 7-2

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to face Carolina Rittich is expected to start at home against Carolina on Saturday.

Impact Rittich has a 13-12-2 record, 2.75 GAA and .885 save percentage in 28 appearances in 2024-25. He's making his first start since he stopped 27 of 32 shots en route to a 6-5 win over Vegas on March 9. Carolina ranks eighth in goals per game with 3.24.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LAK@VGK: Saad scores goal against David Rittich | Vegas Golden Knights Brandon Saad (VGK) scores goal against David Rittich (LAK) to make it 4 - 6

MARCH 10, 2025 • NHL.COM

Adrian Kempe scores to lead Kings past Golden Knights 6-5

Adrian Kempe scored the winner in the Los Angeles Kings’ 6-5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Shaky but good enough for win Rittich stopped 27 of 32 shots in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Rittich avoided a fourth straight loss, though he nearly squandered a three-goal lead over the last nine minutes of the game. The 32-year-old has allowed 19 goals over his last six outings while going 2-2-2 in that span, putting him at a 13-12-2 record for the season. He's added a 2.75 GAA and an .885 save percentage over 28 appearances. Darcy Kuemper will likely be back in goal Tuesday versus the Islanders and may start all three of the Kings' games over the next week since they don't have any back-to-backs.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LAK@VGK: Roy scores goal against David Rittich | Vegas Golden Knights Nicolas Roy (VGK) scores goal against David Rittich (LAK) to make it 1 - 3

MARCH 10, 2025 • NHL.COM

LAK@VGK: Hertl scores goal against David Rittich | Vegas Golden Knights Tomas Hertl (VGK) scores goal against David Rittich (LAK) to make it 2 - 3

MARCH 10, 2025 • NHL.COM

LAK@VGK: Hertl scores goal against David Rittich | Vegas Golden Knights Tomas Hertl (VGK) scores goal against David Rittich (LAK) to make it 3 - 5

MARCH 10, 2025 • NHL.COM

Tending twine Sunday Rittich will be between the road pipes Sunday in Las Vegas, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Rittich has lost his last three starts, and he has only one win over seven appearances in the new year. The 32-year-old netminder is sporting 12-12-2 record, .887 save percentage and 2.66 GAA through 27 appearances in 2024-25. The Golden Knights are riding a four-game winning streak and have won seven of their last eight games.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four goals in loss Rittich stopped 30 of 34 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.

Impact Rittich took his third straight loss, though the previous two had been past regulation time. The 32-year-old netminder has allowed eight goals during his skid, which could prompt the Kings to seek goaltending help ahead of the trade deadline. Rittich is a passable 12-12-2 on the season with a 2.66 GAA and an .887 save percentage over 27 appearances, his most in five years. The Kings wrap up their road trip in Chicago on Monday, which is likely to be a start for Darcy Kuemper, but they host the Blues twice more over the next week (Wednesday and Saturday).

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LAK@STL: Buchnevich scores goal against David Rittich | St. Louis Blues Pavel Buchnevich (STL) scores goal against David Rittich (LAK) to make it 2 - 1

MARCH 2, 2025 • NHL.COM

Starting in St. Louis Rittich will guard the home crease Saturday against the Blues, per Lou Korac of The Hockey News.

Impact Rittich will return to the net after struggling in his last outing Wednesday, when he allowed three goals on just 17 shots in an overtime loss to Vancouver. Overall, Rittich is 12-11-2 this season with an .888 save percentage and 2.60 GAA.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Poor showing in spot start Rittich stopped 14 of 17 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact It wasn't a good performance for Rittich, who gave up a goal in each of the first two periods and one more in overtime. He's now lost his last two outings past regulation time and has just one win in his last six games. Rittich is 12-11-2 with a 2.60 GAA and an .888 save percentage through 26 games. Until he can get more positive results, he won't pose much of a threat to Darcy Kuemper's role as the Kings' top goalie. Rittich likely won't have to wait long for his next start -- the Kings have a road back-to-back up next with games in Dallas and St. Louis on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Garland scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift the Canucks past the Kings, 3-2

Conor Garland scored his second goal of the game at 4:28 of overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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Kempe has goal, 2 assists as Kings beat depleted Oilers 5-0

Kings rout Sharks 8-1 to set franchise record for home wins in a season with 27

Necas has 2 goals, Avs beat Kings 4-0 for 4th straight win

Andrei Kuzmenko gets 1st points for LA since trade, helps Kings pound streaking Hurricanes 7-2

Adrian Kempe scores to lead Kings past Golden Knights 6-5

Garland scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift the Canucks past the Kings, 3-2