Leafs acquire Rittich from Flames to shore up crease

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired netminder David Rittich from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a 2022 third-round pick, the team announced Sunday.

Calgary is retaining 50% of Rittich's expiring $2.75-million salary. The 28-year-old will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

The Leafs have battled injuries in goal this season, and adding Rittich gives Toronto another experienced option between the pipes. Starter Frederik Andersen hasn't played since March 19, and it remains unclear when he'll return.

Jack Campbell, who also dealt with a recent lower-body injury, has been sensational in goal with 11 consecutive wins to start the season.

Rittich owns a .904 save percentage and a 2.90 goals-against average through 15 appearances this season. The 28-year-old recorded a 34-save shutout against the Maple Leafs in February.

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