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

Headline from CBS 17 Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington, Alex Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL season with an assist and the Capitals beat the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night.

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  1. CBS 17 Raleigh

    Tuch scores twice in his first game for Washington, helping the Capitals beat the Hurricanes 5-2 (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington, Alex Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL season with an assist and the Capitals beat the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night.

  2. NOTUS

    Capitals Beat the Hurricanes, 5-2, in Season Opener (opens NOTUS)

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    Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington, while Alex Ovechkin added an assist in a win over the defending Stanley Cup champions.

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