Tuch scores twice in his first game for Washington, helping the Capitals beat the Hurricanes 5-2

TRENDING49ers owner suspended, finedWNBA playoffsCBS, Tony Romo part waysBrowns outlast SteelersDuren, Pistons reach dealStory byStory byTuch scores twice in his first game for Washington, helping the Capitals beat the Hurricanes 5-2Associated PressSat, October 3, 2026 at 1:46 AM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesHurricanes Fall In Overtime Opener, Turn To First Metro TestThe Hurricanes lost their season opener in overtime to Florida. Now, they face a reshaped Washington Capitals team that traded for Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch.Gameday CarolinaCapitals vs. Hurricanes Preview: Line Combinations, Storylines & Stats, Key Players & How To Tune InThe Washington Capitals officially kick off the 2026-27 campaign on Friday with a big challenge, as they pay a visit to the Carolina Hurricanes in the first game of a road back-to-back.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsCapitals news: Alex Ovechkin sounds off on facing Hurricanes for his Year 22 debutAlex Ovechkin is healthy enough for Friday, and that was the part he cared about. Speaking after Wednesday’s practice, the Capitals captain addressed missing the preseason with a lower-body injury and framed it as the right call ahead of his 22nd NHL season. “I feel okay, but it sucks that I miss games,” Ovechkin told reporters . “I’d rather feel […] The post Capitals news: Alex Ovechkin sounds off on facing Hurricanes for his Year 22 debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsAdvertisementAdvertisementCarolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals: Lineups, Game Preview and How to WatchRaleigh hosts a Metropolitan Division heavyweight clash as the Hurricanes seek their first win with a revamped Capitals roster coming to town.The Hockey News - Carolina HurricanesCarolina Hurricanes Game 2: Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch vs. CapitalsFriday, the Carolina Hurricanes will open a weekend back-to-back series, beginning with the Washington Capitals in Raleigh before taking a […]SportsnautHurricanes host Capitals—Preview, How to Watch, Game ThreadNow the grind beginsSB NationCarolina Hurricanes Announce Brandon Bussi News Before Capitals GameThe Carolina Hurricanes are looking to get a win in the column for the first time in the new season on Friday against the Washington Capitals, in what will be their first Metro Division contest of the season. Carolina began its title defense on NHL’s Opening Night on Tuesday and lost in OT to the […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Announce Brandon Bussi News Before Capitals Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCapitals Notebook: Game Plan For Season-Opening Back-To-Back, Alternate Captains NamedARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals have been champing at the bit to play some hockey, and now, they're finally ready to get their season underway.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsNew-Look Capitals Feel 'Sky Is The Limit' Going Into New Season, But Know They'll Have To Work For Success: 'We Believe In This Group'ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals know there are high expectations as they enter the 2026-27 campaign, but ultimately, know that success will be earned, not given. Especially in today's NHL.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsCapitals vs Hurricanes Prediction, Pick, NHL Odds for Friday, October 2Read our Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction, picks, and NHL odds for Friday, October 2.Action NetworkPens Points: Perfect StartIt’s hard to draw up a much better start to the season than what the Pittsburgh Penguins had on Wednesday night with a 7-0 beatdown of the rival Philadelphia Flyers on the road. Nick Robertson scored twice for the Penguins and Filip Hallander recorded three points in the blowout victory. In goal, Artur Silvos recorded […]SB NationPenguins crush Flyers 7-0 as Arturs Silovs earns a shutout in PhiladelphiaEvgeni Malkin, Hendrix Lapierre and Filip Hallander scored in the second period and Arturs Silovs stopped 19 shots to help the Pittsburgh Penguins steamroll the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0 on Wednesday night. Silovs posted his third career shutout in his 57th start. Nick Robertson scored two goals and Ville Koivunen and Egor Chinakhov also scored for the Penguins.Associated PressStorm Advisory: Newsy Thursday with Primeau and Hurricanes TV coverageTwo bigger bits of news for fans about who’s going to Chicago and who else can watchSB NationMuch Too Early Criticism And Praise For Canadiens PlayersNow that the Montreal Canadiens have played just 60 of the scheduled 5,040+ minutes this season, it’s the perfect time […]SportsnautHurricanes Learn the Waivers Fate of Seven-Year NHL VeteranThe Carolina Hurricanes are entering the 2026/27 season on the back of their second Stanley Cup victory in franchise history, and while the Eastern Conference is absolutely loaded, this is a team that has plenty of confidence in repeating as Stanley Cup Champions.Their home opener didn’t quite go the way the team expected, as they […] The post Hurricanes Learn the Waivers Fate of Seven-Year NHL Veteran appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMalkin scores, Silovs stops 19 shots as Penguins pile on in 7-0 win over Flyers in teams' openerEvgeni Malkin, Hendrix Lapierre and Filip Hallander scored in the second period and Arturs Silovs stopped 19 shots to help the Pittsburgh Penguins steamroll the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0 on Wednesday night. Silovs posted his third career shutout in his 57th start. Nick Robertson scored two goals and Ville Koivunen and Egor Chinakhov also scored for the Penguins.Associated PressAlex DeBrincat Warns Red Wings About Rangers’ Head StartAlex DeBrincat says the Red Wings have to show up on time with the Rangers two games in. #RedWingsDetroit Sports Nation