David Rittich — Stats & Advanced Analytics
David Rittich is an NHL goaltender for the New Jersey Devils.
Player Overview
Veteran netminder David Rittich brings a decade of NHL experience to the New Jersey Devils' crease. Undrafted, he has carved out a career spanning 260 games, accumulating a 122-81 record and nine shutouts, with a career save percentage of .903. His peak performance saw him achieve an 18.2 GAR in 2023-24.
This season, Rittich appeared in 30 games, posting a 14-10 record with a 2.76 GAA and a .894 save percentage. His 6.5 Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAx) and 10.8 GAR indicate he provided solid, above-average goaltending, proving to be a reliable option.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 14-10-3 | 89.4% | 2.76 | 6.5 | 2 | 10.8 | 1.93 |
Among NHL goaltenders, David Rittich ranks in the 74th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 89.4% | 2.76 | 6.5 | 10.8 |
| 2024-25 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 88.6% | 2.84 | -16.0 | -11.4 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 92.1% | 2.15 | 14.5 | 18.2 |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 90.1% | 2.67 | -6.2 | -3.1 |
| 2021-22 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 88.7% | 3.57 | -8.5 | -5.9 |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 90.1% | 2.81 | -3.2 | -0.4 |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 24 | 17 | 90.7% | 2.97 | -4.0 | 4.8 |
| 2018-19 | 45 | 27 | 9 | 91.1% | 2.61 | 7.7 | 15.0 |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 90.4% | 2.92 | -4.7 | -1.6 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90.0% | 3.00 | -0.4 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season David Rittich has been worth 10.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 74th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +6.5 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 89.4% save percentage.
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.2 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Rittich's GAR this season?
David Rittich has been worth 10.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players.
What is David Rittich's WAR this season?
David Rittich has been worth about 1.9 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is David Rittich's GSAx this season?
David Rittich has saved +6.5 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are David Rittich's goalie stats this season?
David Rittich has a 89.4% save percentage and a 2.76 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is David Rittich a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model David Rittich grades above average this season with 10.8 GAR, in the 74th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is David Rittich's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, David Rittich has accumulated 26.1 career GAR.