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Alex Tuch

Washington Capitals
RW Shoots: R ⟷ 6'4" ⚖ 220 lbs 🗓 1996-05-10 📍 Syracuse, NY, USA
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
B
Verdict
Exceeding expectation
Solid bar: 48+ pts
84-game pace
65
5G · 2A · 9 GP
Form · last 9
Steady
7 pts (0.78/g) · season 0.78/g
Below (22)Avg (34)Solid (48)Top (68)Elite (85)

Through 9 games in 2026-2027, Alex Tuch has 5 goals and 2 assists for the Washington Capitals, a 65-point pace over 84. For a top-six winger, that grades out as B — exceeding expectation. Over his last 9 games he has 5G and 2A (7 points), a 0.78 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.78.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

9 GP
5 Goals
2 Assists
7 Points
+3 +/-
2 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
24 SOG
20.8 S%
10 Hits
18:48 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-20279527+320241018:48
2025-202679333366+245761958219:00
2024-202582363167+164731967319:15
2023-202475223759+9542192019:30
2022-202374364379+14208218019:09
2021-202250122638-3142139018:25
2020-202155181533+16282142016:50
2019-2020428917-108398014:37
2018-201974203252+1383180016:44
2017-201878152237+3274171015:15
2016-20176000-3008010:42
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

69 GP 21 G 16 A 37 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Buffalo Sabres logo BUF
3 2 2 4 +4 2 0 9 2
2020-2021
Vegas Golden Knights logo VGK
19 4 5 9 +6 6 1 42 1
2019-2020
Vegas Golden Knights logo VGK
20 8 4 12 +5 8 1 51 3
2018-2019
Vegas Golden Knights logo VGK
7 1 1 2 0 8 0 20 0
2017-2018
Vegas Golden Knights logo VGK
20 6 4 10 0 12 3 44 2
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

2.5 P/60 Points per 60 min
1.8 G/60 Goals per 60 min
15.6 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
44 SAtt Shot attempts
47.6% FO% Faceoff win %
0.90 TK/GV 9 TK / 10 GV
7 BLK Blocked shots
3 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

85.7% 1° Pts % 6 primary pts
60.0% Clutch 3 GWG+OTG
50s Shift Avg 203 total shifts
0.22 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.4 PEN/60 1 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 9 games this season

Consistency Score
1.03
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
1
Longest: 3 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 6 3 2 5 18 0.83
✈️ Away 3 2 0 2 5 0.67
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
9 games played 4 point games (44%) 2 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 9 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-10-20 LAK team logo LAK L 2-5 0 0 0 -1 2 2 0 18:59
2026-10-17 NJD team logo NJD W 4-2 0 1 1 0 3 2 2 18:09
2026-10-14 MTL team logo MTL W 5-4 2 1 3 +2 3 1 0 18:49
2026-10-13 @ CAR team logo CAR L 2-4 0 0 0 -2 1 0 1 18:50
2026-10-11 SEA team logo SEA L 3-5 0 0 0 -1 2 1 1 20:52
2026-10-09 NYR team logo NYR W 3-1 0 0 0 +1 2 0 0 20:25
2026-10-07 PIT team logo PIT W 5-3 1 0 1 +2 6 1 2 18:35
2026-10-03 @ TBL team logo TBL L 1-3 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 17:53
2026-10-02 @ CAR team logo CAR W 5-2 2 0 2 +2 3 1 1 16:38
PUCKY COVERAGE

Alex Tuch in the news

  1. Analysis · Buffalo's 96.5 Point Total Is About Right, for the Wrong ReasonBuffalo lost its opener 6-3 and the market expects a 12-point drop from 109. The opener means nothing. Alex Tuch's departure with his finishing means a lot.
  2. Analysis · Logan Thompson Saved More Goals Than Any Goalie in the NHL and Washington Still Missed the Playoffs. The Answer Was $84 Million for a Winger.Washington missed the playoffs by three points with Logan Thompson saving 29 goals above expected, the best in the league, in front of a defence that allowed chances at…
  3. Deep dive · Alex Tuch's Physical Play and Buffalo's Playoff Structure Against MontrealAlex Tuch finished the 2025-2026 regular season with 33 goals and 33 assists across 83 games for Buffalo, establishing himself as a consistent two-way presence on the…
  4. Playoffs · Buffalo's 19-Year Wait Ends With a Backup, a Kid Who Won't Stop Smiling, and Boston's Home Ice Turning SilentBuffalo wins its first playoff series since 2007, eliminating Boston in six. Alex Lyon's 1.14 GAA and Zach Benson's chaos defined an Atlantic upset.
  5. Playoffs · Buffalo's Long Wait Ends Here, or It Doesn't: Sabres Lead Bruins 3-2 With Game 6 in BostonBuffalo has not won a playoff series since 2011. They lead Boston 3-2 with a Game 6 chance to end the longest drought in the Eastern Conference.
  6. Recap · Buffalo's Depth Scoring Overwhelms Boston in 6-1 BlowoutThe Buffalo Sabres scored four goals in the first period and never looked back in a 6-1 demolition of the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Saturday. Six different players…
  7. Recap · Buffalo's Goaltending Edge Decided the Atlantic Division's Most Important GameThe save percentages tell the story of Monday night's 4-2 Buffalo Sabres victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center, but not in the way you'd expect…
  8. Deep dive · Jack Eichel's $10 Million Contract Looks Better Every Series Vegas WinsThe most interesting thing about Jack Eichel's 2025-26 season isn't what shows up on the scoresheet. It's what shows up underneath it: a two-way center who has become…

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Alex Tuch — frequently asked

Is Alex Tuch still in the NHL?
Yes. Alex Tuch is on the Washington Capitals roster.
Is Alex Tuch having a good season?
Alex Tuch has 5G-2A-7P in 9 games (2026-2027), a 65-point pace over 84. For a top-six winger, that grades as B: a solid top-six pace. Over his last 9, he has 5G and 2A (7 pts).
How is Alex Tuch playing lately?
Across his last 9 games, Alex Tuch has 5 goals and 2 assists (7 points, 0.78 per game) versus a season rate of 0.78. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Alex Tuch have in 2026-2027?
Alex Tuch has 5 goals in 9 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Washington Capitals.
How many points does Alex Tuch have this season?
Alex Tuch has 7 points (5 goals, 2 assists) in 9 games in the 2026-2027 season.
What is Alex Tuch's career high in points?
Alex Tuch's career high is 79 points — 36G and 43A in 74 games in 2022-2023.
What team is Alex Tuch on?
Alex Tuch currently plays for the Washington Capitals in the NHL.
Is Alex Tuch playing tonight?
The Washington Capitals play next on October 24, 2026, at home against the Buffalo Sabres.
How old is Alex Tuch?
Alex Tuch is 30 years old. He was born on May 10, 1996.
Where is Alex Tuch from?
Alex Tuch is from Syracuse, NY, USA.
How much does Alex Tuch weigh?
Alex Tuch weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
What position does Alex Tuch play?
Alex Tuch plays right wing for the Washington Capitals.
What number does Alex Tuch wear?
Alex Tuch is number 89 for the Washington Capitals.
Does Alex Tuch shoot left or right?
Alex Tuch shoots right-handed.
How many career points does Alex Tuch have?
Alex Tuch has 455 career NHL points in 624 regular-season games.