David Rittich — Stats & Advanced Analytics
David Rittich is an NHL goaltender for the New Jersey Devils.
Player Overview
A veteran presence in net, David Rittich is currently having one of his most impactful seasons, reflected by a 7.6 GAR and 3.3 GSAx through 30 games. This strong performance follows a career spanning 10 seasons and 260 games, where his overall GSAx was -17.7.
The 33-year-old has a career record of 122-81 with 9 shutouts and a .903 save percentage. His peak GAR of 15.9 was achieved in the 2023-24 season, underscoring his recent elevated play.
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 | 3.3 | 2 | 7.6 | 1.37 |
Among NHL goaltenders, David Rittich ranks in the 70th 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 | 3.3 | 7.6 |
| 2024-25 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 88.6% | 2.84 | -13.2 | -8.6 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 92.1% | 2.15 | 12.2 | 15.9 |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 90.1% | 2.67 | -4.4 | -1.3 |
| 2021-22 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 88.7% | 3.57 | -9.0 | -6.5 |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 90.1% | 2.81 | -3.0 | -0.3 |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 24 | 17 | 90.7% | 2.97 | -1.6 | 7.2 |
| 2018-19 | 45 | 27 | 9 | 91.1% | 2.61 | 4.5 | 11.9 |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 90.4% | 2.92 | -6.8 | -3.7 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90.0% | 3.00 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season David Rittich has been worth 7.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 70th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +3.3 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 89.4% save percentage.
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.9 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 7.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 70th percentile of NHL players.
What is David Rittich's GSAx this season?
David Rittich has saved +3.3 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.