Rittich jokes about best save in win over Maple Leafs: 'Ask my groin'
David Rittich might be the first player in NHL history to redirect a question to his nether regions.
When asked if there was a save that stood out as his best one in a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night, the Calgary Flames goaltender went below the belt.
Dave Rittich was asked if there was a save that stood out to him tonight.
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 17, 2020
"Ask my groin." 😂 pic.twitter.com/0J8IN5GPy3
Rittich stopped 35 of the 36 shots he faced in a 2-1 shootout win, including several saves of the highlight-reel variety.
Johnsson comes close but Rittich makes the stop. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/DWkNL3lIUj
— Maple Leafs Hotstove (@LeafsNews) January 17, 2020
Holl sets up Kapanen who can't beat Rittich. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/c39EuV8gpq
— Maple Leafs Hotstove (@LeafsNews) January 17, 2020
The 27-year-old netminder, who's earned the nickname "Big Save Dave," will replace injured Arizona Coyotes goalie Darcy Kuemper in the upcoming All-Star Game.