Tuch scores twice as Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 in overtime

Alex Tuch scored twice against his former team, including the overtime winner, as the Washington Capitals defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 at Capital One Arena on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Tuch finished a pass from Dylan Strome with 1:18 remaining in overtime. It was his first game against Buffalo since joining Washington in an offseason trade.

Jack Quinn and Josh Doan gave Buffalo a 2-0 lead in the first period before Tuch cut the deficit. Strome then scored twice in the second period to put Washington ahead.

Noah Östlund tied the score in the third period to send the game to overtime. Buffalo has lost three consecutive games.