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Rittich will start in Nashville on Thursday.

Ilya Sorokin returned from a two-week absence due to an injury in the Islanders' most recent game, recording a shutout in a 9-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, but the team will turn to Rittich on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 33-year-old Rittich has been excellent over the last two months, posting a solid 2.25 GAA and .916 SV% in 13 games (8-3-2). The Islanders enter the action on Thursday as slight +108 road underdogs against a Predators team coming off a 6-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

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Rittich is in the starter's crease at New York's morning skate.

Ilya Sorokin returned from a two-week absence due to an injury in the Islanders' most recent game, recording a shutout in a 9-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, but the team will turn to Rittich on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 33-year-old Rittich has been excellent over the last two months, posting a solid 2.25 GAA and .916 SV% in 13 games (8-3-2). The Islanders enter the action on Thursday as slight +108 road underdogs against a Predators team coming off a 6-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

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Rittich will start vs. Toronto on Saturday.

Ilya Sorokin (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve, but he will serve as Rittich's backup on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 33-year-old Rittich has been solid this season, but is coming off a forgetful outing, allowing five goals on 14 shots (.643 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. He has a 2.46 GAA and .909 SV% in 17 games this season (10-5-2).

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Rittich will start vs. Utah on Thursday.

Ilya Sorokin (lower body) is not ready to return yet, but his absence has not been an issue for the Islanders, as Rittich continues his strong 2025-26 campaign. The 33-year-old Czech goalie has a stellar 2.27 GAA and .918 SV% in 16 games (10-4-2). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as slight +108 home underdogs against a Utah Mammoth team that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).

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Rittich will start in Chicago on Tuesday.

Ilya Sorokin (lower body) remains out of the lineup, but the Islanders have received adequate goaltending from Rittich in his absence, and he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Rittich has an excellent 2.30 GAA and .919 SV% in 15 games this season (9-4-2). The 33-year-old Czech goalie has been outstanding lately, posting a 1.65 GAA and .949 SV% in his last five games (3-1-1). The Islanders enter Tuesday's action as -133 road favorites against a Blackhawks team coming off a 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Rittich is in the starter's crease at New York's morning skate.

Ilya Sorokin (lower body) remains out of the lineup, but the Islanders have received adequate goaltending from Rittich in his absence, and he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Rittich has an excellent 2.30 GAA and .919 SV% in 15 games this season (9-4-2). The 33-year-old Czech goalie has been outstanding lately, posting a 1.65 GAA and .949 SV% in his last five games (3-1-1). The Islanders enter Tuesday's action as -133 road favorites against a Blackhawks team coming off a 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Rittich will start vs. Columbus on Sunday.

With Ilya Sorokin (lower body) still on Injured Reserve, the Islanders will turn to Rittich in back-to-back games. The 33-year-old Rittich was excellent in yesterday's 2-0 win over the New York Rangers, saving all 27 shots he faced for his second shutout of the season. He has a solid 2.25 GAA and .919 SV% in 14 games (9-3-2).

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Rittich is expected to start Sunday in Columbus.

With Ilya Sorokin (lower body) still on Injured Reserve, the Islanders will likely turn to Rittich in back-to-back games. The 33-year-old Rittich was excellent in yesterday's 2-0 win over the New York Rangers, saving all 27 shots he faced for his second shutout of the season. He has a solid 2.25 GAA and .919 SV% in 14 games (9-3-2).

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Rittich will start Saturday vs. the Rangers.

Rittich stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Islanders' 2-1 win over the Devils on Tuesday. Rittich has played very well in his last three starts, going 2-0-1 while stopping 92 of the 97 shots (.948 SV%) that he's faced. Tonight he'll face the Rangers on home-ice, where he's gone 6-1-1 with a 2.08 GAA, .923 SV% and one shutout this season.

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Rittich will start vs. New Jersey on Tuesday.

With Ilya Sorkin sidelined, tending to a nagging injury, Rittich will tend the twine for the Islanders on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. Rittich has been solid in a supporting role this season, posting a 2.54 GAA and .908 SV% in 12 games (7-3-2), and has elevated his play lately. The 33-year-old Czech goalie has a stellar 2.05 GAA and .926 SV% in his last seven games (4-1-2).

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Rittich will start against the Ducks on Thursday.

The Islanders have won four of their last five (4-1-0), with Ilya Sorokin tending the twine in each of the victories, but they will turn to Rittich on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old Rittich allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. Rittich has a 2.65 GAA and .901 SV% in 10 games this season (6-3-1). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -124 home favorites against a Ducks team on a three-game winning streak.

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Rittich is in the starter's crease at New York's morning skate.

The Islanders have won four of their last five (4-1-0), with Ilya Sorokin tending the twine in each of the victories, but they will turn to Rittich on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old Rittich allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. Rittich has a 2.65 GAA and .901 SV% in 10 games this season (6-3-1). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -124 home favorites against a Ducks team on a three-game winning streak.

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Rittich will start vs. Philadelphia on Friday.

The Islanders have scored only two goals in their last three games (1-2-0) and will turn to Rittich on Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 33-year-old Czech goalie has been outstanding lately in a supporting role to Ilya Sorokin, winning three straight starts while saving 69 of 73 combined shots (.945 SV%). He has a 2.59 GAA and .905 SV% in eight games this season (6-2-0).

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Rittich will start in Dallas on Tuesday.

The Islanders are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, snapping their four-game winning streak, and hope to return to the win column on Tuesday as Rittich tends the twine against the Dallas Stars. The 33-year-old Czech goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Utah Mammoth. Rittich has a 3.15 GAA and .893 SV% in six games (4-2-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +144 road underdogs against an impressive Stars team that has points in 12 of their last 13 games (9-1-3).

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Rittich was the first goalie off the ice at the Islanders' morning skate.

The Islanders are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, snapping their four-game winning streak, and hope to return to the win column on Tuesday as Rittich tends the twine against the Dallas Stars. The 33-year-old Czech goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Utah Mammoth. Rittich has a 3.15 GAA and .893 SV% in six games (4-2-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +144 road underdogs against an impressive Stars team that has points in 12 of their last 13 games (9-1-3).

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Rittich will start in Utah on Friday.

After a poor start to the season, the Islanders have played better lately, riding a three-game winning streak, and will turn to Rittich on Friday against the Utah Mammoth. The 33-year-old Rittich struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. He has a 3.41 GAA and .886 SV% in five games this season (3-2-0). The Islanders enter Friday's contest as +176 road underdogs against a Utah team coming off a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

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Rittich will start vs. Minnesota on Friday.

Rittich had a forgetful stat on October 30th, allowing six goals on 34 shots (.824 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, but returned to the crease three days later, saving 20 of 22 (.909 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 33-year-old Rittich has been used sparingly this season but has shown more good than bad, posting a 3.01 GAA and .902 SV% in four games. Rittich returns to the crease on Friday against a Minnesota Wild team playing the tail end of a back-to-back.

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