David Rittich to Start Against Sabres on Saturday

David Rittich is confirmed to start in goal for the New York Islanders against Buffalo on Saturday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday. He has started only one game in the last six contests since Ilya Sorokin's return to health. This season, Rittich holds an 11-6-3 record with a pair of shutouts, a 2.49 GAA, and a .905 save percentage over 20 outings. The opposing Sabres are generating 3.28 goals per game in 2025-26, ranking 10th in the NHL.