Tuch scores twice in debut, Capitals cruise past Hurricanes

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Alex Tuch scored twice in his Washington debut as the Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in their season opener on October 2, 2026. Jakob Chychrun had a goal and an assist, Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson also scored, and Logan Thompson made 31 saves for Washington; Sebastian Aho and Logan Stankoven scored for Carolina. Tuch joined the Capitals in a June 24 sign-and-trade with Buffalo carrying an eight-year, $84 million contract.