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Alex Tuch’s Hot Capitals Start Haunting the Sabres

Last season, the Buffalo Sabres authored one of the great turnarounds in recent NHL history, going on an incredible run from the midpoint of December to winning their division for the first time since 2007 and returning to the Stanley…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 8:57 PM
Alex Tuch’s Hot Capitals Start Haunting the Sabres
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Michael Whitaker argues Alex Tuch's hot start with the Capitals highlights the Sabres' mistake in letting him leave.
  • Tuch reached nine goals on the season following a two-goal performance against the Philadelphia Flyers.
  • Buffalo traded Tuch to Washington for David Kampf and a 2027 third-round draft pick after failing to agree on a contract.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alex Tuch has enjoyed a prolific start with the Washington Capitals following his departure from the Buffalo Sabres. After scoring twice in a recent victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuch reached nine goals on the season. The writer argues that Tuch's prolific scoring pace makes the Sabres regret failing to reach a contract agreement with the forward before trading him away.

Buffalo traded Tuch to Washington in exchange for David Kampf and a 2027 third-round draft pick. Adding to the Sabres' frustrations, Tuch previously scored twice against his former team, including an overtime game-winning goal past goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

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