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Sabres' Alex Tuch: One of each Friday
Alex Tuch scored a goal, added an assist and logged two hits in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.Tuch was credited with the Buffalo Sabres' first goal, which was officially judged an own goal by the Ducks. He also earned a helper on Jiri Kulich's tally in overtime. This was Tuch's third multi-point effort during his five-game point streak, a span in which he has two goals and six assists. For the season, the winger is at 20 points (six goals, 14 helpers), 47 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 18 hits, 13 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 20 appearances.
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Sabres' Alex Tuch: Notches power-play helper
Alex Tuch recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Kings.Tuch had an injury concern during the Buffalo Sabres' three-day break between games, but he was able to shake it off in time to play Wednesday. He has two goals and seven assists over his last eight contests, getting on the scoresheet in seven of those games. The winger is up to five tallies, 13 helpers, 45 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 16 hits, 13 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 19 appearances. Tuch blocked a career-high 82 shots last season and looks to be pushing even higher in that category in 2024-25, giving him extra value in fantasy formats that reward the defensive metric.
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Sabres' Alex Tuch: Expected to play Wednesday
Alex Tuch (undisclosed) is expected to play Wednesday against the Kings, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.Tuch missed Monday's practice session due to an undisclosed injury, but the issue was believed to be minor, and he returned to practice Tuesday. Head coach Lindy Ruff said after Wednesday's morning skate that he expects Tuch to suit up against Los Angeles, so it doesn't appear as though the 28-year-old will be forced to miss any time. Over eight appearances in November, Tuch has tallied two goals and eight points while averaging 20:20 of ice time.
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Sabres' Alex Tuch: Practices Tuesday
Alex Tuch (undisclosed) practiced Tuesday after missing Monday's practice session.Tuch is dealing with what's believed to be a minor issue, and his attendance at practice Tuesday is a positive sign. He'll still need to get through Wednesday's morning skate without a setback before his status for that night's game versus the Kings is determined.
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Sabres' Alex Tuch: Questionable Wednesday
Alex Tuch is a doubt to face the Kings on Wednesday after missing practice Monday with an undisclosed injury, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.Tuch is riding a three-game point streak, during which he has notched one goal and four assists, including one power-play point. With Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) out on a week-to-week basis and Tage Thompson (lower body) still questionable, the Buffalo Sabres would likely need to recall a forward from AHL Rochester if Tuch can't play in Wednesday's contest.
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Sabres' Alex Tuch: One of each in win
Alex Tuch registered a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blues.Tuch notched a secondary helper in the first period before tying the score at 3-3 in the third period. The right-shot winger added four shots, one block, two hits and a plus-2 rating in 21:26 of ice time. Tuch has only been held off the scoresheet once over his last six games, and he's produced back-to-back multi-point performances. Overall, the Syracuse native is up to five goals, 11 assists and a plus-9 rating through 17 outings. Tuch trails only Tage Thompson for the team lead in points (18).
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Sabres' Alex Tuch: Earns two assists Monday
Alex Tuch registered two assists in a 7-5 loss to Montreal on Monday.Tuch had a hand in goals by Tage Thompson (lower body) and Dylan Cozens while adding one shot on net in 20:27 of ice time. The 28-year-old Tuch has contributed one goal and four helpers in his last five outings. He has four goals and 14 points through 16 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Alex Tuch: Strikes for shortie Saturday
Alex Tuch scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Red Wings.The 28-year-old winger opened the scoring midway through the first period by picking the pocket of Dylan Larkin in the neutral zone and then beating Cam Talbot on the ensuing breakaway. It was all the offense the Buffalo Sabres could muster, however. Tuch is still looking for his first power-play point of the season despite a regular spot on the first unit, but two of his four goals through 12 games have come on the penalty kill -- the first time in his career he's scored multiple shorties in a season.
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Sabres' Alex Tuch: Two-point effort Tuesday
Alex Tuch scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Stars.It was the third multi-point performance in Tuch's last five appearances, as the Buffalo Sabres' top line has caught fire. On the season, the 28-year-old has produced three goals and nine points in eight outings as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign.
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Sabres' Alex Tuch: Hands out helper in win
Alex Tuch notched an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.Tuch has gotten on the scoresheet in five of the Buffalo Sabres' seven games so far, though his last outing was one of the scoreless ones. He made sure it didn't become a slump when he helped out on Tage Thompson's first-period tally. Tuch has two goals, five assists, 17 shots on net, nine hits, 12 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a plus-1 rating this season, offering strong category coverage while playing in all situations, including on the top line at even strength.
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