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"I Need to be Better" | Alex Tuch After Loss to Montreal | Buffalo Sabres

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Scores in loss to Toronto Tuch scored a goal in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Tuch ended a four-game pointless stretch with a goal in the first period, but it wasn't enough to give the Sabres the victory after John Tavares' hat trick flipped the script of the contest. Tuch is up to nine goals and 25 points this season across 31 appearances, but he also brings value with his physicality, as he's up to 26 hits and 44 blocked shots.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"If We Played The Full 60, No Issue" | Alex Tuch After Buffalo Sabres Loss To New York Rangers

DECEMBER 12 • YOUTUBE

"Each and Every Guy Needs to be Better" | Alex Tuch After Loss to Colorado

DECEMBER 4 • YOUTUBE

Scores in defeat Tuch scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in 21:37 of ice time in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact Tuch had his six-game point streak snapped against Minnesota on Wednesday, but he helped Buffalo earn a point Friday by tying the game at 3-3 in the third period. The right-shot winger scored for the third time in four games, and through 13 games in November, Tuch has found the scoresheet on 10 occasions. The Syracuse native is leading the Sabres in scoring with eight goals, 14 assists and a team-best plus-12 rating over 23 contests.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Tuch Postgame Media | Buffalo Sabres Fall To Minnesota Wild 1-0

NOVEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Tuch's short-handed goal helps the Sabres rally for a 4-2 win over the Sharks Alex Tuch scored a short-handed goal early in the third period to give Buffalo its first lead and the Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2. T...

NOVEMBER 25 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Intercepts pass for shortie Tuch scored a shorthanded goal on two shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Tuch picked off a pass and was off to the races, scoring at 5:27 of the third period. His goal stood as the game-winner. The 28-year-old winger has three goals and six assists during his six-game point streak. For the season, he's up to seven tallies (three shorthanded), 21 points, 49 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, 19 hits and a plus-11 rating over 21 appearances. Tuch's offense is rarely in question, but his all-around game has taken a step forward in 2024-25 -- perhaps with shades of former Vegas teammate Mark Stone in terms of defensive effort.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

"We Had All 20 Guys Going Tonight" | Alex Tuch After 4-2 Buffalo Sabres Win Over Sharks

NOVEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Alex Tuch Breakaway Goal, James Reimer Insane Save In Buffalo Sabres 4-2 Win Over San Jose Sharks

NOVEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Tuch's short-handed goal helps the Sabres rally for a 4-2 win over the Sharks

Alex Tuch scored a short-handed goal early in the third period to give Buffalo its first lead and the Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2

NOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One of each Friday Tuch scored a goal, added an assist and logged two hits in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

Impact Tuch was credited with the 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.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Notches power-play helper 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.

Impact Tuch had an injury concern during the 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.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Tuch (undisclosed) is expected to play Wednesday against the Kings, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact 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 this month, Tuch has tallied two goals and eight points while averaging 20:20 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Tuesday Tuch (undisclosed) practiced Tuesday after missing Monday's practice session.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Tuch is a doubt to face the Kings on Wednesday after missing practice Monday with an undisclosed injury, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Tuch is riding a three-game point streak during which he notched one goal and four assists, including one power-play point. With Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) out long term and Tage Thompson (lower body) still questionable, the Sabres would likely need to recall a forward from AHL Rochester if Tuch can't play in Wednesday's contest.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Tuch registered a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blues.

Impact 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).

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

"It Was Just Bad Discipline" | Alex Tuch After 7-5 Loss

NOVEMBER 12 • YOUTUBE

Earns two assists Monday Tuch registered two assists in a 7-5 loss to Montreal on Monday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

OTT@BUF: Ullmark with a great save against Alex Tuch | Ottawa Senators OTT@BUF: Ullmark with a great save against Alex Tuch

NOVEMBER 6 • NHL.COM

Strikes for shortie Saturday Tuch scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact 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 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.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Tuch Scores Breakaway Goal In 2-1 Loss To Detroit Red Wings | Buffalo Sabres Game Highlights

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Alex Tuch gives 'em the WINDMILL! 🛑🤯🤣

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

TUCH with the save(s) of the YEAR!

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Two-point effort Tuesday Tuch scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Stars.

Impact It was the third multi-point performance in the last five games for Tuch, as the Sabres' top line has caught fire. On the season, the 28-year-old has produced three goals and nine points in eight contests as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Tuch's short-handed goal helps the Sabres rally for a 4-2 win over the Sharks