Play “Bobcaygeon.” The Flyers’ newest victory song, a banger by the Tragically Hip, was on blast in the locker room after this one. It was a well-deserved win Tuesday, with the Orange and Black beating their Keystone State rivals,
Cates scored 2 goals and the Flyers beat the Penguins 6-1 for their third straight win and second straight dominant performance.
John Tortorella nailed it when be put Noah Cates, Bobby Brink, and Tyson Foerster on the same line. Better yet, he’s kept it that way.
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Owen Tippett trio has excelled when on the ice, dominating in terms of shot attempts (57.8%), scoring chances (72.7%), and most importantly goals (6-0).
Cates' first goal ended an 11-game point drought and 12-game goal drought. Prior to the drought, he had a strong run from mid-December to mid-January when he put up 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 19 games. Cates' fantasy value is limited unless he goes on a tear.
The Pittsburgh Penguins (23-28-9) lost the first three games out of the season break and are now nine points out of a playoff spot with just 22 games remaining. They get a rematch with cross-state rival Philadelphia Flyers (26-26-7) Thursday night,
Looking to build a four-game winning streak, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (26-26-7) are in western Pennsylvania on Thursday to conclude a home-and-home set with Mike Sullivan's Pittsburgh Penguins (23-28-9).
For the fourth time this season and third time in 19 days, the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins will go head-to-head, this time in a Thursday night affair in Pittsburgh.
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