David
Rittich
G · NJD · Very good
- PAL
- 75
- WAR
- 2.5
- Value
- 83
- SV%
- .894
2025-26№ 24 / 98
David Rittich (New Jersey Devils) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
David Rittich
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 91 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : August 18, 1992 · Jihlava, Czechia
Contract : $1,000,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | New York Islanders | 30 | 14 | 10 | 2.76 | .894 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Los Angeles Kings | 34 | 16 | 14 | 2.84 | .887 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Los Angeles Kings | 24 | 13 | 6 | 2.15 | .921 | 3 |
| 2022-23 | Winnipeg Jets | 21 | 9 | 8 | 2.67 | .901 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Nashville Predators | 17 | 6 | 3 | 3.57 | .886 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2.72 | .888 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Calgary Flames | 15 | 4 | 7 | 2.90 | .904 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | Calgary Flames | 48 | 24 | 17 | 2.97 | .907 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Calgary Flames | 45 | 27 | 9 | 2.61 | .911 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | Calgary Flames | 21 | 8 | 6 | 2.92 | .904 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Calgary Flames | 1 | — | — | 3.00 | .900 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 260 | 122 | 81 | 2.79 | .903 | 9 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.56 | .872 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Nashville Predators | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19.91 | .615 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Calgary Flames | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10.85 | .667 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5.24 | .787 | 0 | |
David Rittich: our analysis
2025-26 season: 30 GP, 14 W, 10 L, .894 SV%, 2.76 GAA, 2 SO. WAR 2.5 (24th of 98) · PAL 75, very good.
In 2025-26, David Rittich, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 75 out of 100 (very good), and his WAR of 2.5 ranks 24th among 98 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: high danger (89, among the best in the league), efficiency (78, well above average) and impact (68, above average). On the other hand, workload (29, below average) holds him back.
GSAx: +8.0 (goals saved above expected).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 9 in 2024-25 to 75; his WAR went from -2.0 to 2.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 83 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
David Rittich's story
Growing up in Jihlava, David Rittich developed through the local system at HC Dukla Jihlava and took his first steps in senior hockey in 2012 in the Czech 1. liga. Two seasons later he broke into the Extraliga with BK Mladá Boleslav in 2014–15, performances there that opened the door to North American opportunities.
Calgary signed him in June 2016 to a one-year, two-way deal after his ELH displays. He made his NHL debut in April 2017, entering a game against the San Jose Sharks in relief. The following season brought his first NHL win and, when Eddie Läck was traded away in December 2017, Rittich settled into the backup role behind Mike Smith and finished the year with a positive record.
During his time with the Flames he notched several milestones: his first NHL shutout came in November 2018 versus the Los Angeles Kings, and in February 2021 he posted a 34-save shutout in Toronto, a rare franchise occurrence. Calgary re-signed him in 2019, and at the 2021 trade deadline he was dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a third-round pick in 2022; he made four regular-season appearances with Toronto.
As a free agent Rittich moved annually: Nashville signed him in July 2021, then he joined the Winnipeg Jets in July 2022 as the backup to Connor Hellebuyck and collected nine wins in 21 appearances. He agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings in July 2023 and received an extension in May 2024. For 2025–26 he signed with the New York Islanders, serving as a backup and appearing in 30 games, before in July 2026 accepting a one-year contract with the New Jersey Devils and joining the Utica Comets in the AHL under that deal.
Rittich has represented the Czech Republic internationally. His style relies on his large frame and an ability to produce highlight saves, a trait that earned him the nickname "Big Save Dave" and an NHL All-Star selection in 2020.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 28
- Shots against
- 720
- Saves
- 644
- %ARR / SV%
- 89.4 %
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Trend
Trend
Slightly up
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: -0.30 in 22-23, +0.69 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 9 → 75
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 34: the age when performance usually declines
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
2.5
wins above replacement
24 of 98
PAL Rating
75/ 100
Performance · Very good
18 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
83/ 100
Very good contract
1.00 M$ · expected PAL 47
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- Efficiency
- 78
- Impact
- 68
- High danger
- 89
- Consistency
- 62
- Workload
- 29
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYI | 2.5 | 75 | 83 | 1.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | LAK | -2.0 | 9 | 11 | 1.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 3.3 | 85 | 92 | 0.88 M$ |
| 2022-23 | WPG | 0.2 | 57 | 56 | 0.90 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.5
wins above replacement
0.0 to 5.4 — 90% interval
24 of 98 goalies
+13.1 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +8.0
- Average → replacement
- +5.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYI | 30 | 2.5 | 0.0 to 5.4 | 24/98 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 33 | -2.0 | -5.6 to -0.3 | 95/99 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 24 | 3.3 | 1.3 to 5.9 | 12/98 |
| 2022-23 | WPG | 21 | 0.2 | -1.5 to 1.5 | 57/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .89444th percentileleague avg. .896
- High-danger save %
- .80844th percentileleague avg. .811
- Games above .900
- 50.0 %59th percentileleague avg. 49.0 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.337th percentileleague avg. 2.99
- Goal differential per 60
- -0.4412th percentileleague avg. 0.11
Save % by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
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EDMDavid Rittich: frequently asked questions
What is David Rittich's record in 2025-26?
David Rittich has 14 wins in 30 games in 2025-26, with a .894 save percentage and a 2.76 goals-against average.
How old is David Rittich?
David Rittich is 34 years old: he was born on August 19, 1992.
How tall is David Rittich, and how much does he weigh?
David Rittich is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is David Rittich from?
Czechia: David Rittich was born in Jihlava, Czechia.
What team does David Rittich play for?
David Rittich plays for the New Jersey Devils in the NHL, at G, wearing number 33.
Is David Rittich injured?
No: David Rittich is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is David Rittich?
David Rittich produced 2.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 24th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 75 out of 100: very good for his position.
How much does David Rittich make?
David Rittich earns $1.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 83 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does David Rittich's contract end?
David Rittich's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is David Rittich overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 83 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is David Rittich a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 24th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is David Rittich getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 9 in 2024-25 to 75 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are David Rittich's career stats?
Over his NHL career, David Rittich has 260 games, 122 wins and 9 shutouts. His best season: 2018-19, with 27 wins.
How does David Rittich perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, David Rittich has 4 games and 0 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to David Rittich?
Anton Forsberg: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Anton Forsberg's page →What is David Rittich's nationality?
David Rittich is Czech. Internationally: Czech Republic — has represented the Czech Republic internationally.
What awards has David Rittich won?
NHL All-Star in 2020.
What is David Rittich's nickname?
He is nicknamed Big Save Dave.
Where did David Rittich play before turning pro?
BK Mladá Boleslav (Czech Extraliga), debut in 2014–15.
See also: his New Jersey Devils teammates
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