In 2022-23, as Sean Couturier missed the whole season recovering from a second back surgery, Travis Konecny still felt like he saw him at times. The feeling came from playing alongside Noah Cates ...

Yes, the reinjury to Sean Couturier ’s back played a role in the decision. And yes, Cates did have experience in the middle from college, especially during his junior campaign.

Noah Cates is locked in — in more ways than one. After a standout season, the forward and the Flyers agreed to a four-year, $16 million contract extension that carries an average annual value of ...

The Noah Cates, Bobby Brink, and Tyson Foerster line has been primarily together since late November. According to Natural Stat Trick, they have played 345 minutes, 13 seconds together at five-on ...

Part 2 of the mailbag turns to bigger-picture questions about the Flyers worthy of deeper analysis.

With Couturier returning, Cates can now take all of that into a complementary role somewhere in the lineup, and be that much better for it. "Going into this summer, it's super exciting," Cates said.

Sean Couturier had a goal and an assist, Travis Konecny added three assists and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 5-3.

Cates produced an assist and two hits in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Wild. Cates found Sean Couturier for an empty-net goal to close out the high-scoring contest.

Sean Couturier had a goal and an assist, Travis Konecny added three assists and the Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 on Thursday night.

By Scott Charles Sean Couturier had a goal and an assist, Travis Konecny added three assists and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 on Thursday night.

- Sean Couturier had a goal and an assist, Travis Konecny added three assists and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 on Thursday night.