Tuch recalls Holtby's save from 2018 Final after joining Capitals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Alex Tuch, recently acquired by the Washington Capitals, reflected on a significant moment from his past. In Game 2 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, he attempted to score against Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, who made a memorable save that helped Washington win the game 3-2. Tuch expressed mixed feelings about that experience, recalling his gratitude for playing in the NHL despite his team's loss to the Capitals that year. Tuch's trade from the Buffalo Sabres aims to bolster the Capitals' offense as he joins a roster that includes Tom Wilson, while Alex Ovechkin’s status remains uncertain for the upcoming season.
- •Tuch joins the Capitals after a trade from the Sabres.
- •He recalls Holtby's save against him in the 2018 Final.
- •Capitals won the 2018 Stanley Cup after defeating the Golden Knights.
- •Tom Wilson remains with the Capitals; Ovechkin's future is unclear.
- •Tuch is a three-time 30-goal scorer.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Now with Caps, Tuch recalls Holtby's save on him in 2018 Final: 'If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em'
"Alex Tuch joins the Washington Capitals having already been part of a big moment in their history. It was Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final in 2018. Tuch, then a member of the Vegas Golden Knights, swept the puck toward an open net — only for Capitals goalie Braden Holtby to make a stupendous save with a desperate reach of his stick and blocker.
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