David Rittich
| Position | Goaltender | Current Team | New York Islanders |
| Catches | Left | Current Contract | 1 years |
| Height | 6'4" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 205 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 33 |
| Age | 33 (Aug 19, 1992) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | Undrafted |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | New York Islanders | Signed 1 year @ $1.000M AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| May 15, 2024 | Los Angeles Kings | Signed 1 year @ $1.000M AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Jul 1, 2023 | Los Angeles Kings | Signed 1 year @ $875K AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Signed 1 year @ $900K AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Signed 1 year @ $1.250M AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Jul 27, 2019 | Calgary Flames | Signed 2 years @ $2.750M AAV starting in 2019-20 | |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Calgary Flames | Signed 1 year @ $800K AAV starting in 2018-19 | |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Calgary Flames | Signed 1 year @ $725K AAV starting in 2017-18 | |
| Jun 13, 2016 | Calgary Flames | Signed to an entry level contract. |
5v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | CGY | 1 | 18:39 | 28.95 | 19.30 | 1.46 | 0.00 | 1.46 | 100.00 | 92.43 | 7.57 |
| 2017-18 | CGY | 19 | 762:24 | 42.10 | 29.59 | 2.35 | 2.60 | -0.24 | 91.22 | 92.05 | -0.83 |
| 2018-19 | CGY | 45 | 1945:51 | 41.50 | 29.14 | 2.47 | 2.10 | 0.37 | 92.80 | 91.53 | 1.28 |
| 2019-20 | CGY | 48 | 2201:18 | 43.04 | 30.80 | 2.54 | 2.64 | -0.11 | 91.42 | 91.77 | -0.35 |
| 2020-21 | CGY | 14 | 571:09 | 43.07 | 30.78 | 2.41 | 2.63 | -0.21 | 91.47 | 92.15 | -0.69 |
| 2020-21 | TOR | 4 | 195:45 | 34.94 | 22.38 | 1.85 | 1.84 | 0.01 | 91.78 | 91.73 | 0.05 |
| 2020-21 | CGY, TOR | 18 | 766:54 | 41.00 | 28.63 | 2.27 | 2.43 | -0.15 | 91.53 | 92.07 | -0.54 |
| 2021-22 | NSH | 16 | 637:27 | 41.98 | 30.31 | 2.51 | 3.01 | -0.50 | 90.06 | 91.72 | -1.66 |
| 2022-23 | WPG | 20 | 864:27 | 38.24 | 26.24 | 2.20 | 2.22 | -0.02 | 91.53 | 91.61 | -0.07 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 24 | 1062:34 | 36.70 | 25.01 | 2.15 | 1.75 | 0.40 | 93.00 | 91.40 | 1.60 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 32 | 1542:57 | 37.02 | 24.42 | 2.09 | 2.33 | -0.24 | 90.45 | 91.43 | -0.99 |
4v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | CGY | 1 | 1:21 | 177.78 | 177.78 | 21.85 | 44.44 | -22.59 | 75.00 | 87.71 | -12.71 |
| 2017-18 | CGY | 19 | 75:25 | 75.58 | 60.46 | 6.36 | 7.96 | -1.60 | 86.84 | 89.49 | -2.64 |
| 2018-19 | CGY | 45 | 200:29 | 64.05 | 44.89 | 5.73 | 6.28 | -0.55 | 86.00 | 87.23 | -1.23 |
| 2019-20 | CGY | 48 | 226:26 | 73.66 | 51.14 | 6.49 | 5.56 | 0.92 | 89.12 | 87.31 | 1.81 |
| 2020-21 | CGY | 14 | 63:52 | 56.37 | 33.82 | 5.03 | 4.70 | 0.33 | 86.11 | 85.12 | 0.99 |
| 2020-21 | TOR | 4 | 11:45 | 86.81 | 61.28 | 8.01 | 15.32 | -7.31 | 75.00 | 86.92 | -11.92 |
| 2020-21 | CGY, TOR | 18 | 75:37 | 61.10 | 38.09 | 5.49 | 6.35 | -0.85 | 83.33 | 85.57 | -2.24 |
| 2021-22 | NSH | 16 | 53:47 | 82.55 | 62.47 | 8.07 | 12.27 | -4.21 | 80.36 | 87.09 | -6.73 |
| 2022-23 | WPG | 20 | 93:32 | 64.79 | 41.70 | 5.44 | 4.49 | 0.95 | 89.23 | 86.95 | 2.29 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 24 | 116:47 | 81.69 | 56.00 | 7.36 | 6.68 | 0.68 | 88.07 | 86.86 | 1.21 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 32 | 119:36 | 62.21 | 40.64 | 5.99 | 8.53 | -2.54 | 79.01 | 85.27 | -6.26 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
Glossary
| Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|
| SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes. |
| SA/60 | Shots Against per 60 minutes. |
| xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| GS/60 | Goals Saved per 60 minutes (xGA/60 -GA/60). |
| Sv% | Save Percentage. |
| xSv% | Expected Save Percentage. |
| Sv%AE | Save Percentage above Expected (Sv% - xSv%). |
News and Opinions
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Metro Moves: 2025-26 New York Islanders preview at Pens Burgh (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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Ranking NHL Teams By Goaltenders at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
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Why Fans Should Be Excited For The New Era Of Bridgeport Islanders Hockey at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
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NHL’s Pacific Division May Not Look Much Different in 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
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Islanders Have 4 Duos That Will Make or Break 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Sun Aug 31, 2025)
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The NY Islanders should be capable of managing Ilya Sorokin's workload this season at Eyes on Isles (Sun Aug 31, 2025)
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Building a Calgary Flames all-time 2010s lineup at The Win Column (Tue Aug 26, 2025)
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NHL offseason grades for Rangers, Metropolitan Division rivals at Forever Blueshirts (Mon Aug 25, 2025)
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Islanders Musing: Who fits where? at Lighthouse Hockey (Mon Aug 11, 2025)
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Blue Jackets Still Face Tough Challenge in Revived Islanders at The Hockey Writers (Sat Aug 9, 2025)
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NY Islanders GM shares Varlamov injury update, explains Rittich insurance signing at Eyes on Isles (Fri Aug 8, 2025)
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Who was the last player to wear the jersey numbers of the newest LA Kings? at Rink Royalty (Thu Jul 24, 2025)
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New York Islanders send clear message on Day 1 of NHL free agency at Eyes on Isles (Wed Jul 2, 2025)
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Islanders sign Jonathan Drouin, Tony DeAngelo, David Rittich, Ethan Bear at Lighthouse Hockey (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
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The NY Islanders make a puzzling signing in goaltender David Rittich at Eyes on Isles (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
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Islanders sign goaltender David Rittich amid Semyon Varlamov uncertainty at Eyes on Isles (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
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Devils Snap Skid, Defeat Kings 3-1 In Sensational Defensive Effort at Devils Army (Fri Dec 13, 2024)
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Devils Look To Bounce Back Against Surging Kings at Devils Army (Thu Dec 12, 2024)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 32 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 31 | $875,000 | $875,000 | - | - | $875,000 | $875,000 | $875,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $875,000 | $875,000 | $875,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 30 | $900,000 | $900,000 | - | - | $900,000 | $900,000 | $900,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $900,000 | $900,000 | $900,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 29 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | - | - | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 27 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | - | - | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2020-21 | 28 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | - | - | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 26 | $800,000 | $800,000 | - | - | $800,000 | $800,000 | $800,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $800,000 | $800,000 | $800,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 25 | $725,000 | $725,000 | - | - | $725,000 | $725,000 | $110,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $725,000 | $725,000 | $110,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 24 | $925,000 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $92,500 | ELC | ||
| Total | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $92,500 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% |
| 2006-07 | Czech U18 2 | HC Dukla Jihlava U18 | 1 | 0.00 | 1.000 | |||||||||||||||
| 2007-08 | Czech U18 | HC Dukla Jihlava U18 | 4 | 5.77 | 0.830 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008-09 | Czech U18 | HC Dukla Jihlava U18 | 7 | 1.58 | 0.912 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009-10 | Czech U18 | HC Dukla Jihlava U18 | 29 | 2.59 | 0.904 | 3 | 2.71 | 0.918 | ||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | Czech U20 | HC Dukla Jihlava U20 | 26 | 854 | 70 | 2.95 | 0.919 | |||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | Czech2 | HC Dukla Jihlava | 1 | 29 | 6 | 6.00 | 0.793 | |||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | Czech U20 | HC Dukla Jihlava U20 | 4 | 2.78 | 0.930 | |||||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | CzRep-2 | Jihlava | 24 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | CzRep-2 | Jihlava | 41 | 2 | 9 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | Czech | BK Mlada Boleslav | 23 | 3.15 | 0.892 | |||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | CzRep | Ml. Boleslav | 23 | 8 | 15 | 591 | 64 | 3.15 | ||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | CzRep-2 | Jihlava | 7 | 1.52 | 6 | 2.41 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | Czech2 | HC Dukla Jihlava | 7 | 207 | 6406 | 1.52 | 0.946 | 6 | 2.41 | 0.924 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | Czech | BK Mlada Boleslav | 48 | 1455 | 120 | 2.53 | 0.918 | 10 | 3.18 | 0.903 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | CzRep | Ml. Boleslav | 48 | 120 | 2.53 | 10 | 34 | 3.18 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3.00 | 0.900 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | AHL | Stockton Heat | 31 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 883 | 67 | 2.27 | 0.924 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 96 | 8 | 2.88 | 0.917 | |||
| 2017-18 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 21 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 512 | 49 | 2.92 | 0.904 | |||||||||
| 2017-18 | AHL | Stockton Heat | 12 | 7 | 5 | 333 | 37 | 3.18 | 0.889 | |||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WC | Czechia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 60 | 6 | 1.98 | 0.900 | |||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 45 | 45 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 1228 | 109 | 2.61 | 0.911 | |||||||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 48 | 48 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 1478 | 138 | 2.97 | 0.907 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 10.85 | 0.667 | ||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 15 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 374 | 36 | 2.90 | 0.904 | |||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 89 | 10 | 2.72 | 0.888 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 431 | 49 | 3.57 | 0.886 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 19.91 | 0.615 | ||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Winnipeg Jets | 21 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 506 | 50 | 2.67 | 0.901 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Ontario Reign | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 406 | 40 | 2.63 | 0.901 | ||||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Los Angeles Kings | 24 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 621 | 49 | 2.15 | 0.921 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 5 | 2.56 | 0.872 | ||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Los Angeles Kings | 34 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 771 | 88 | 2.84 | 0.887 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 230 | 230 | 108 | 71 | 26 | 6020 | 579 | 2.79 | 0.904 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 61 | 13 | 5.24 | 0.787 | ||