Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. Tuch left Saturday's blowout win against the New York Rangers early due to an undisclosed injury. However, it looks like there is a chance he will not have to miss additional action. Tuch had recorded back-to-back three-point efforts and was riding a four-game point streak before going scoreless across 13:19 of ice time on Saturday. He has been sharp throughout the campaign, notching 19 goals and 43 points in 55 appearances. Jason Zucker (undisclosed), who had a maintenance day on Monday, is also a game-time decision for Tuesday. If either or both Tuch and Zucker miss the action, Buffalo may utilize Jordan Greenway or Jack Quinn in the top six.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) sustained an injury during their 8-2 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday evening. Head coach Lindy Ruff noted after the game that he was "not too concerned" with his status. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his ability during the week leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening against the Anaheim Ducks. During Saturday's game, Tuch logged just over 13 minutes of ice time and did not get on the scoresheet. He logged three shots on goal and added two blocked shots. Prior to Saturday, Tuch tallied nine points (four goals, five helpers) over his previous six games. If Tuch were to sit out during Tuesday's game, Sam Lafferty would draw into the starting lineup.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch tallied three points during their 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Tuch tallied the secondary assist on Bowen Byram's sixth goal of the season. Then, in the second frame, Tuch found the back of the net twice. Both of these goals were during 5-on-5 play. Tuch also added five shots on goal, three blocks, one hit, and a +1 rating in this contest. This outing extended his point streak to three games. Over his previous 13 contests, the 28-year-old tallied 12 points (six goals, six assists) while averaging 2.76 shots on goal per game with 13 hits and 15 blocked shots. He will look to stay hot on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch scored twice during their overtime victory against the Washington Capitals. Tuch opened the scoring in the first period with a deflection goal, on an assist from JJ Peterka. Later in the second, Tuch would find the back of the net again, this time on an unassisted goal. The 28-year-old also logged two blocks and one hit in this contest. This outing snapped a four-game scoreless drought. Since the start of December (17 games) Tuch has had trouble remaining consistent in the scoring department as he has tallied just seven points (five goals, two helpers) over this stretch. However, he tallied 13 points in 14 games in November. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his production as he could be on the verge of another hot stretch.
Alex Tuch Leads Buffalo With Hat-Trick Performance
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch scored a hat trick in their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday evening. Tuch scored his first goal of the evening on a tip-in in the first period. Tuch would then score his other two goals in the final frame. He first scored on a wrist shot in the opening minutes of the third period, and then capped off his evening with a snap shot goal. This performance snapped a four-game scoring drought. Leading up to this game, Tuch only scored one goal earlier this month across an 11-game stretch. Overall, the 28-year-old has tallied 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) across 28 total games this season. Tuch should continue to produce near point-per-game production playing alongside Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker on the top line.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) will play on Wednesday against the L.A. Kings. Tuch missed Monday's practice as he appears to be dealing with a minor ailment. However, the injury will not force him to sit out Wednesday's game. Tuch has appeared in all 18 games this season, moving nearly with a point-per-game pace. He has totaled five goals and a team-high 12 assists. Tuch skates on the top line with Ryan McLeod and JJ Peterka and works with the first power-play unit. The Kings have been among his favorite opponents throughout his career, as the former Vegas Golden Knight has recorded 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) against them.
Alex Tuch Battling Illness, To Be Game-Time Decision Saturday
Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch (illness) didn't practice Friday and is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh. The bug that has swept around the NHL in the last month is not done quite yet, as the Sabres have a few players suffering from the illness. Tuch has 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) in 32 games in what has been a solid season after his breakout last year. If Tuch can't go, one of Jack Quinn or JJ Peterka will likely take over his spot on the first line while Dylan Cozens could bump up to the first powerplay unit.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch had a great game in the playmaking department on Thursday against Toronto, recording four assists in a 9-3 win. He crushed it in even-strength situations with three assists and also notched one on the power play. Entering Thursday's action, Tuch had registered three points in four games since returning from a lower-body injury. Health issues have tried to slow him down, but the 27-year-old has been a regular scorer throughout the season, amassing 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 27 games.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (lower body) is ready to return to action Wednesday versus the Avalanche. He's shaken off a lower-body injury, which kept Tuch out for four games. The 27-year-old is one of the most talented attacking players on the Buffalo roster and has collected 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in 22 appearances this season. Tuch should jump straight back into the top six, likely pushing Brett Murray out of the lineup.
Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch (lower body) skated Monday morning as part of the extra skate and is therefore unlikely to play against Arizona. Tuch has missed the last three games for Buffalo but appears to be closing in on a return from a lower-body injury. The star forward has 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in 22 games and should return to top-line duties alongside Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner, as well as rejoining the top power-play unit.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Nashville. The 27-year-old had a busy day at the office before exiting, logging four shots on goal and six further shot attempts in 16:19 of action. The team is expected to give an update on his status on Monday. Tuch has been one of the Sabres' most prolific players this season, with 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) posted in 22 games. He would be another big piece to fall from Buffalo's attacking jigsaw following Tage Thompson (upper body), although Thompson has resumed skating, and his return doesn't appear to be far away anymore.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch scored two goals in Monday's 5-1 victory against the Rangers. Tuch found the back of the net in the final minute of the second period to extend the lead for the Sabres, while his second goal of the night was scored with under five minutes remaining in the third frame. Tuch ranks third on the team in scoring with eight goals and 16 points through 19 games, making the 27-year-old forward a quality option across standard fantasy leagues.
Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is likely to return to the lineup for Friday night's road contest against the Winnipeg Jets. The veteran winger has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but skated on the top line alongside Jeff Skinner and Dylan Cozens in Thursday's practice. "It's a coach's decision now. I feel good and ready," Tuch said. The 27-year-old has appeared in 13 games this season, tallying four goals and 10 points on 31 shots on goal in that time. Buffalo is also expected to get forward Zach Benson and goaltender Eric Comrie back for Friday's contest while the club also recently lost star center Tage Thompson for multiple weeks with an upper-body ailment.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (upper body) will miss a third straight game Tuesday versus Boston. The team is targeting a return for him on Friday against Winnipeg. Tuch had just heated up before getting injured and has tallied nine of his 10 points this season in his last seven appearances. Dylan Cozens worked on the top line in Monday's practice and is poised to fill in for Tuch in Tuesday's matchup.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) will play Friday against Philadelphia after missing Thursday's practice. He was absent for maintenance purposes on Thursday. Tuch has played some great stuff lately, stringing together a four-game point streak, which includes six points in total. He had two assists against the Flyers when the two teams also met on Wednesday. For the season overall, Tuch has tallied seven points (one goal, six assists) in 10 games, splitting his time across the entire top-nine lines.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch had a memorable game with his second career hat trick Saturday against Philadelphia. He pushed the team to a 6-3 victory with a pair of second-period strikes and a short-handed goal in the third. He finished an outstanding plus-four for the game. Tuch has been amazing for the Sabres and fantasy managers alike this season, potting 35 goals and delivering 37 assists in 67 games with 193 shots on goal. Even Tage Thompson's (upper body) absence from his line hasn't slowed the 26-year-old down.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch finished with two goals and one assist in Friday's 5-4 victory against the Devils. Tuch found the back of the net twice in the second period to bring his season total to 32 goals, which is a career-high by a significant margin for the 26-year-old forward. The Sabres winger was recently struggling on the offensive end with zero goals over the previous four games, but the multi-goal effort was his first since March 13 against the Maple Leafs. Tuch has been a productive forward across standard fantasy formats throughout the 2022-23 NHL season as he ranks third on the team with 68 points through 63 games.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (lower body) is set to return to the lineup Monday against Toronto. The 26-year-old has been unavailable for the past eight games. Tuch has been a monster all year, putting up 28 goals and 34 assists in 57 outings with 164 shots. He should head back to the top line, with Jordan Greenway moving down. Victor Olofsson is slated to be a healthy scratch on Monday. Tuch put in a two-point performance against the Maple Leafs in the last head-to-head meeting, and he's tallied three points in two games in total against them this season.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve and the team considers him week-to-week. The 26-year-old was injured Friday versus Florida and couldn't play in Sunday's 7-4 victory over Washington. Vinnie Hinostroza replaced Tuch in the lineup and had an impressive game with a goal and an assist. Buffalo survived the battle with the Capitals, but things are bound the get tougher without Tuch, who is tied for second on the team in scoring with 62 points in 57 games.
Alex Tuch Scores Only Sabres Goal In Wednesday's Defeat
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch potted the team's only goal in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes, moving to 24 goals for the season. He produced four shots in total on the net and recorded two blocks with a minus-two rating in 19:16 of action. This was a pretty horrible effort from the Sabres, but Tuch kept his good season going and now sits on 55 points through 50 games. He'll be returning to action next week against Calgary having finished scoreless only once in his past nine games.
