Tuch scores twice in his first game for Washington, helping the Capitals beat the Hurricanes 5-2
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In the Capitals' first game of their new season, Alex Tuch scored twice, contributing to a 5-2 victory over the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Alex Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL season by assisting on Tuch's first goal in the first period. Tuch's second goal came in the third, putting Washington ahead 4-1.
Cole Hutson, Jakob Chychrun, and Ryan Leonard scored for the Capitals, while Sebastian Aho and Logan Stankoven netted for Carolina. Brandon Bussi kept the Hurricanes scoreless with 31 saves.
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