Alex Tuch Scores Twice in Washington Capitals Debut Victory

Alex Tuch made an immediate impact in his Washington Capitals debut, scoring two first-period goals with primary assists from Pierre-Luc Dubois in a 5-2 win over Carolina. Tuch opened the scoring at 6:33 of the first period and finished with three shots on net as the second-line left winger. He joined Washington this offseason via a sign-and-trade from Buffalo, landing an eight-year, $84 million contract after posting 33 goals and 66 points in 2025-26.