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Rittich allowed three goals on 20 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks. The fourth goal was an empty-netter. Rittich never received a lead to protect, as the Kings were able to twice erase one-goal deficits but never pulled ahead. The 32-year-old has allowed at least three goals in each of his three losses. He's at a 3-3-0 record, 3.09 GAA and .870 save percentage through six appearances. He's been a bit inconsistent, though he's been pressed into more work than expected early on due Darcy Kuemper previously missing time with a lower-body injury. Look for Kuemper to get the nod Wednesday at home against the Golden Knights.
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Rittich will protect the road goal versus the Sharks on Tuesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. Rittich's last start came at home against the Sharks, and he earned the win with 24 saves on 26 shots. The 32-year-old netminder has gone 3-2-0 with a 3.09 GAA and an .874 save percentage over five outings this season. The Sharks have scored 23 times over 10 contests, so this is a good matchup for Rittich.
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Rittich stopped 24 of 26 shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Sharks. Rittich was fine, as both goals he allowed were scored by Mikael Granlund on the power play. Rittich enjoyed a five-start run as the Kings' No. 1 netminder, but that is likely to end with Darcy Kuemper (lower body) back from injured reserve. Through five starts, Rittich is 3-2-0 with 14 goals allowed on 111 shots. He should be able to put up better results in a backup role that's likely to yield more favorable matchups -- the 32-year-old has generally taken care of business against weak opponents.
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Rittich was the first netminder off the ice at morning skate, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he will get the home start versus San Jose on Thursday. Rittich has been hot and cold this season, giving up 10 goals on 44 shots in two losses, and two goals on 41 shots in his two wins. He has taken over the No. 1 job with the Kings as Darcy Kuemper remains out of action with a lower-body injury. Rittich should have his best matchup of the season as he will face the Sharks, who are 0-5-2 while scoring a league-low 13 goals.
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Rittich stopped 24 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Golden Knights. Rittich had allowed just one goal in each of his previous two starts, but the Golden Knights put up a much better effort than the Ducks or the Canadiens. The 32-year-old netminder continues to fill in as the Kings' top goalie while Darcy Kuemper (lower body) is sidelined. The Kings' seven-game road trip is now in the books, and they'll have their home opener Thursday versus the Sharks, making Rittich an attractive streaming option should he start that game.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | W | L | GA | SA | SV | SV% | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04 | @  |
W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 11/02 | vs  |
L 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 10/30 | vs  |
W 6-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 10/29 | @  |
L 4-2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 0.850 | 0.4 |
| 10/26 | vs  |
W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 10/24 | vs |
W 3-2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 24 | 0.923 | 7.8 |
| 10/22 | @ |
L 6-1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 24 | 0.800 | -1.2 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time |
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| 11/05 | @  |
9:00 PM |
| 11/07 | vs  |
11:30 PM |
| 11/09 | vs  |
10:00 PM |
| 11/11 | @  |
9:30 PM |
| 11/13 | @  |
11:00 PM |
| 11/16 | vs  |
9:00 PM |
| 11/20 | vs  |
11:30 PM |
Career Stats
| Year | GP | W | L | OTL | Min | GA | SO | GAA | PIM | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 330 | 17 | 0 | 3.09 | 0 | 20.8 |
| 2023 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1365 | 49 | 3 | 2.15 | 0 | 139.2 |
| 2022 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1122 | 50 | 0 | 2.67 | 2 | 86.7 |
| 2021 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 823 | 49 | 0 | 3.57 | 2 | 57.9 |
| 2020 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 966 | 46 | 1 | 2.86 | 0 | 65.4 |
| 2019 | 48 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 2792 | 138 | 2 | 2.97 | 6 | 260.5 |
| 2018 | 45 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 2503 | 109 | 1 | 2.61 | 4 | 253.8 |
| 2017 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1008 | 49 | 0 | 2.92 | 14 | 87.1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | 0 | 0.8 |
| 3 Year Avg | 21 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1103 | 49 | 1 | 2.67 | 1 | 93.2 |
| Career | 202 | 95 | 60 | 17 | 10929 | 508 | 7 | 2.79 | 28 |