Rittich allowed one goal on five shots after replacing Mike Smith in the Flames win over the Flyers on Wednesday. With Smith listed as day-to-day, Rittich could get the next couple of games. The 26-year-old is 4-3-0 with a 1.72 GAA, .946 SV% and one shutout on the road this season.

Rittich surrendered four goals on 28 shots in the Flames loss to the Stars last Wednesday. Rittich has lost two straight starts but finished November at 5-1-1 with a 2.30 GAA, .911 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he will take on a Blue Jackets team that has won eight of their last 12 (8-3-1) contests.

Rittich allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Flames 2-0 loss in Vegas last Friday. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for Rittich, who is 6-1-0 with a 1.86 GAA, .928 SV% and one shutout in his last seven outings. Despite a strong start from Mike Smith in their last game, Rittich has clearly taken over as the Flames No.1 netminder. The Stars come in on the tail-end of a back-to-back having lost four of their last five games (1-3-1).

Rittich allowed three goals on 40 shots in the Flames win over the Jets on Wednesday. Rittich continues to play very well, winning six in a row while allowing just 11 goals on 153 shots (.928 SV%). Even more impressive is the fact that Rittich is 4-1-0 with a 1.32 GAA and .959 SV% on the road this season.

Rittich surrendered two goals on 22 shots in the Flames blowout win over the Golden Knights on Monday. The win extended Rittich’s winning streak to five games, stopping 105 of 113 shots (.929 SV%) with one shutout over that span. Rittich has impressed the season, but has difficult matchup tonight with the Jets in town.

Rittich made 24 saves on 26 shots in the Flames 4-2 win over the Oilers on Saturday. It was another strong outing for Rittich, who has now recorded wins in four straight games while allowing just six goals on 91 shots (.934 SV%). Rittich seems to have taken over the No.1 job in Calgary for the time being and will see a Vegas team on the tail-end of a back-to-back tonight.

Rittich stopped all 21 shots that he faced in the Flames shutout win in Los Angeles last Saturday. Rittich has been way better than Mike Smith this season and could finally be handed the job as the Flames’ No.1 netminder. He comes in on a three-game winning streak, stopping 61 of the last 65 shots (.939 SV%) that he has faced.

Rittich gave up three goals on 15 shots in the Flames win over the Blackhawks last Saturday. Rittich has been rock-solid for the Flames this season, posting a 2.24 GAA and .927 SV% in seven games. He should make for a solid starting in Los Angeles.

Rittich allowed three goals on 15 shots after replacing Mike Smith in the Flames 9-1 loss to the Penguins last Thursday. Rittich will make his fourth start of the season tonight—he is 2-1-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .946 SV% in his first three starts (all on the road).

Rittich stopped 44 of 45 shots in the Flames win in New York on Sunday. Rittich has played exceptionally well this season, stopping 76 of the 79 shots (.962 SV%) that he has faced in two starts and one relief appearance. Rittich is outplaying Mike Smith early-on, so he’ll make his second straight start tonight in Montreal—a matchup that offers some spot-start value.

Rittich allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Flames win in Colorado last Saturday. Rittich played very well in his first start of the season and will look to build off of that tonight in New York. The Rangers have started the season at 2-4-1 while averaging just 2.43 goals for per game (25th in the NHL).

Rittich allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Flames win in Colorado last Saturday. Rittich played very well in his first start of the season and will look to build off of that tonight in New York. The Rangers have started the season at 2-4-1 while averaging just 2.43 goals for per game (25th in the NHL).

Rittich stopped all eight shots that he has faced in relief this season but struggled to a 2.92 GAA and .904 SV% in 21 appearances with the Flames last year. Rittich will have some spot-start value through the season, but he will be in tough tonight. The Avalanche, particularly their top-line is absolutely dominant on home-ice.