David Rittich Struggles in 5-1 Loss to Anaheim

David Rittich stopped 20 shots in the New York Islanders' 5-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. The defeat snapped the Islanders' five-game winning streak. Despite outshooting the Ducks 43-25, the Islanders were unable to overcome an early deficit, and Rittich was pulled with 8:30 remaining in the game as the team attempted a late comeback. The Islanders are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.