The New York Islanders have made significant roster moves, signing Jonathan Drouin, Simon Holmstrom, David Rittich, and Tony DeAngelo to bolster their squad heading into the new season. Drouin, a former third overall pick, is expected to enhance the team's offensive capabilities, particularly on the power play, after recording 37 points for the Colorado Avalanche last season. Holmstrom also returns after a solid season, contributing 45 points, while Rittich adds depth in goal, complementing Semyon Varlamov, who is recovering from injury. DeAngelo, known for his offensive skills from the blue line, is also back, reinforcing the Islanders' defensive unit.

David Rittich has signed a one-year contract with the New York Islanders, providing depth to their goaltending lineup. The 32-year-old netminder played 34 games with the Los Angeles Kings last season, recording a 2.84 GAA and .887 SV%. This move marks his sixth season in which Rittich has played at least 20 games. The Czech goaltender has played parts of nine seasons in the NHL, accumulating a career record of 108-71-26 with a solid 2.79 GAA and .904 SV%. His most notable performance came in 2018-19 when he boasted a 27-9-5 record with a 2.61 GAA while with the Calgary Flames.

Rittich's experience and international exposure, including a solid showing at the IIHF World Championship in 2018, make him a reliable addition. With a history of success in the AHL as well, his presence could be vital for the Islanders as they look to strengthen their goaltending position.

The NHL goalie landscape is becoming increasingly thin, with few options available for teams seeking new goaltenders. John Gibson's move to the Detroit Red Wings from Anaheim marks a significant trade, leaving a handful of veteran backups like Jake Allen and Thatcher Demko who opted to stay put with their teams. The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a precarious position, potentially relying on Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard after missing out on other goalie options. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks have secured a strong duo with Demko and Kevin Lankinen, further complicating goalie availability across the league.

In a surprising twist, the New York Islanders have added David Rittich for depth behind Ilya Sorokin, highlighting the need for teams to secure reliable goaltending as injuries can heavily impact playoff aspirations. The recent trend shows that goaltending is at a premium, making it crucial for teams to solidify their position ahead of the season.

The Calgary Flames closed out the regular season with a decisive 5-1 victory against the Los Angeles Kings, marking a strong finish highlighted by the NHL debuts of Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh. Nazem Kadri stood out with two goals, while Taylor Ward also scored for the Kings, who ended a four-game winning streak. Los Angeles remains playoff-bound, facing the Edmonton Oilers in the first round with home-ice advantage for the first time in their series history.

Calgary took control in the third period, scoring four goals in just over five minutes, starting with Morton’s goal from a Ryan Lomberg pass. Parekh, the ninth overall pick from last summer's draft, scored shortly after with a deft redirection. David Rittich made 24 saves for the Kings, who matched franchise records from previous successful seasons but failed to set new ones this year.

Lukas Dostal delivered a stellar performance with 43 saves, leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 2-1 shootout victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Trevor Zegras and Leo Carlsson netted goals in the shootout, marking the Ducks' sixth win in seven games. Brian Dumoulin, who scored his first goal of the season, opened the scoring early in the third period. The Kings managed to tie it up with Adrian Kempe's goal late in the game, but fell short as David Rittich faced 24 shots in his first back-to-back starts.

This matchup saw minimal action in the first two periods, with Dumoulin finally breaking the deadlock as he scored after 54 games. The game, known as the Freeway Faceoff, was marked by defensive struggles, particularly for the Kings, who had previously scored 14 goals in their last three games. The Ducks head into the international break with a surge of momentum.