Alex Tuch: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 29

New trio scores as Caps beat Flyers for 3rd straight win

The Capitals beat the Flyers last night and once again it was the line of Alex Tuch, Dylan Strome, and Jordan Kyrou that did the damage. Tuch scored his team-leading eighth and ninth goals of the season.

Alex Tuch News / Field Level Media / October 29

Capitals' Alex Tuch brings hot streak into matchup with Predators

The Nashville Predators will try to cool off Alex Tuch and his linemates when the Washington Capitals visit on Thursday night. Tuch enjoyed his second straight two-goal game in Washington's 5-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night as the Capitals completed a 4-1 homestand.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / October 28

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch combine for 4 goals as Capitals down Flyers

Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch each scored two goals to guide the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 home victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. Logan Thompson finished with 23 saves for Washington, including a huge stop on Trevor Zegras with the hosts clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period.

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 25

Strome gets rewarded, assists on Tuch's OT winner to down Sabres

Dylan Strome has played well for the Washington Capitals during the first month of the season, something began in the preseason. After watching Strome and Ryan Leonard light it up in two exhibition games together, I wrote that Strome was poised to have a monster year.

Alex Tuch News / Field Level Media / October 24

Alex Tuch scores twice, lifts Capitals past former team Sabres in OT

Alex Tuch scored his second goal of the game at 3:42 of overtime Saturday to lift the host Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over his former team, the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 24

4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals

The Buffalo Sabres were on the road Saturday night to play the Washington Capitals and it would be the first game they were playing against former teammate Alex Tuch.

Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 24

Capitals’ Alex Tuch shares heartfelt message ahead of first game vs. Sabres since offseason departure

Alex Tuch was one of the Buffalo Sabres’ most important players for half a decade, emerging as a star forward in Western New York and helping the franchise snap a 14-season playoff drought in 2025-26.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Former Sabres' standout Alex Tuch leads Capitals against former club

Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch planned to get dinner together on Friday night, before the Buffalo Sabres visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday. It's not anything new for the two veteran forwards.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 23

Alex Tuch jokes about biggest Buffalo Sabres fear after his departure

Alex Tuch is confident the Buffalo Sabres will eventually hit their stride after an uneven start to the 2026-27 NHL season — "they're going to have a lot of success" — but there's one thing that he does worry about when it comes to his former team: the poker games.

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 15

3 things that stick out from the Caps win over the Habs

A lot of hockey critics thought it was risky when the Caps signed winger Alex Tuch to that big contract in July. So far, he has played beyond expectations.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Capitals are scoring by committee with their forward depth

The Washington Capitals were arguably the most popular pick in the NHL to go from missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year to earning their way back in in the 2026-27 season.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Capitals’ Alex Tuch given ‘welcomed addition’ praise after monster 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals are off to a good start in 2026-27. Washington has had some stumbles early on, without a doubt. But the team’s core free agent signings, such as Alex Tuch, are making an impact in this first month of the season.

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NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 14

Capitals Beat Canadiens 5-4: What Did We Learn?

Some nights, a hockey game reminds you that scoring goals is only half the job. The Montreal Canadiens scored four times in Washington on Wednesday night, but it wasn't enough.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Alex Tuch scores twice as Capitals bounce back to defeat Canadiens

Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist in a 5-4 win for the Washington Capitals against the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. Jordan Kyrou had a goal and an assist and Ilya Protas had two assists for the Capitals, who had lost two straight.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 5

Fantasy Hockey 2026-27: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 2

Welcome to Week 2 of the Daily Faceoff Fantasy Strength of Schedule, your weekly guide to which teams’ schedules are worth streaming and which ones to avoid.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3

NHL roundup: Alex Tuch, Caps send champ Hurricanes to 2nd straight loss

Alex Tuch scored two first-period goals in his first game with Washington, allowing the Capitals to coast to a season-opening 5-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday in Raleigh, N.C.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / October 2

Alex Tuch excels in Capitals debut as Hurricanes’ slow start continues

Alex Tuch scored two first-period goals in his first game with the Washington Capitals, allowing them to coast to a season-opening 5-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Alex Tuch News / Yardbarker / October 1

Washington Capitals have new weapon in Alex Tuch

For the fourth time in his career, Alex Tuch is starting with a new NHL team—and the Washington Capitals have another weapon in their arsenal.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 28

Will the Sabres replace Alex Tuch’s volume in the aggregate?

It’s not necessarily fun to take the Moneyball route with the Buffalo Sabres, but we’d like to see them repeat last year’s surprise run to the second round of the playoffs, again.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Potential landing spots for former Ducks forward Chris Kreider

There is expected to be a market for Kreider when he passes waivers and becomes a free agent. So let's take a look at four teams that could be a good fit for him this season.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 15

Patrick Kane could be down to two teams, but how much will he help?

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18