Tuch Scores Twice as Capitals Beat Flyers 5-2

Alex Tuch scored twice, including an empty-net goal, as the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 to finish their five-game homestand with four wins. Tuch has nine goals in his first 11 games with Washington, becoming only the second Capital to reach that mark. Jordan Kyrou also scored twice, Aliaksei Protas netted his first goal of the season, and Dylan Strome had three assists. Logan Thompson made 23 saves in his return from injury. Philadelphia has lost three straight, including consecutive defeats after blowing a three-goal lead against Columbus.