Big Save Dave is no unreliable nickname. In fact, David Rittich has lived up to his moniker as well as anyone this season and he’s quieted Calgary’s goaltending conversation as a result. As we approach the midway mark of the season, Rittich sits in elite company as one of the NHL’s best and is showing no signs of falling off.
On the surface, Rittich’s explosion looks like it came out of nowhere, especially compared to what we saw in the second half of last season. I know I certainly didn’t expect Rittich to be one of the league’s best entering 2019.