Rittich to Start Sunday vs. Seattle, Eyes Third Straight Win

David Rittich, 33, is slated to protect the home net for the New York Islanders against Seattle on Sunday, playing the second half of a back-to-back. He enters the contest having won his last two outings, stopping 49 of 53 shots. This season, Rittich holds a 5-2-0 record, allowing 21 goals on 202 shots. His upcoming opponent, Seattle, ranks 27th in the league with an average of 2.70 goals per game.