Alex Tuch scores twice in Capitals win over Flyers

Fantasy hockey: Tuch's two-goal night on Wednesday shows his scoring ability, but his Buffalo numbers suggest he averaged a point per game with strong shot…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

Alex Tuch scored twice on five shots in 18:41 of ice time Wednesday, October 28, leading the Capitals to a 5-2 win over the Flyers. He finished plus-three with one hit in a dominant offensive showing.

The performance highlights Tuch's fantasy appeal as a goal scorer with steady shot volume. With four games remaining for Washington this week (Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday), he offers multiple opportunities to produce for managers.

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Alex Tuch

Tuch's two-goal outing Wednesday, October 28 came on five shots in 18:41 of ice time, a strong offensive performance in the Capitals' 5-2 victory over Philadelphia. His underlying play grades 79 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, suggesting his scoring has solid support. With Buffalo, he averaged 0.42 goals and 2.5 shots per game over 224 games, numbers that point to consistent volume.

Washington has four games remaining this week (Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday), giving Tuch multiple chances to add to his totals. His 19:04 average ice time with Buffalo, including 1:40 per game on the power play, reflected a substantial offensive role. Keep Tuch active in lineups as a winger who combines shot volume with goal-scoring ability across a busy schedule.

What to do

• Keep Alex Tuch active in all formats with four games left this week for Washington.

• Value Tuch as a winger who produces goals with strong shot volume backed by solid underlying play.

• Start him Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday to maximize his multi-game week opportunity.

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