Cates scored a goal Saturday in a 4-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

He's on a three-game goal streak (three goals, one assist; eight shots). The goal gives Cates 38 points (15 goals, 23 assists) in 69 games this season. That equals his career best for points, which he set in 2022-23.

Cates scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Cates has two goals and three helpers over his last five contests. He's been dialed in even longer than that, earning four goals and seven assists over 12 contests since the Olympic break. For the season, the 27-year-old forward is up to 14 goals, 37 points, 102 shots on net, 80 hits, 47 blocked shots, 37 PIM and a plus-17 rating through 68 appearances. He's been productive from the third line and needs just one more point to match his career high from the 2022-23 campaign.

Cates scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Cates had gone six games without a goal, picking up three assists, 13 hits and just two shots on net in that span. He snapped the drought at a good time, scoring 2:17 into the extra session to fend off the Ducks' comeback attempt. Cates is up to 13 goals, including four game-winners, and 35 points over 67 appearances this season. He's added 100 shots on net, 80 hits, 45 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating while filling a middle-six role.

Cates logged two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Cates continues to roll coming off the Olympic break. He has two goals and six helpers over eight contests since play resumed, and that's coming from a third-line role. The 27-year-old is up to 34 points (12 goals, 22 assists), 97 shots on net, 78 hits, 44 blocked shots, 35 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 64 outings this season. Cates produces enough to be of interest in deeper fantasy formats.

Cates scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old has been rejuvenated by the Olympic break. After managing just one lonely assist in the last 11 games before the break, Cates has gotten onto the scoresheet in four straight games since the NHL schedule resumed, collecting two goals and five points during the hot streak, including two power-play helpers.

Cates scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Cates went into the Olympic break on an 18-game goal drought, adding just four assists in that span. The 27-year-old may have benefited from the break, using it as a reset to get his campaign back on track. He's been fine in a middle-six role in 2025-26, earning 11 goals, 27 points, 90 shots on net, 67 hits, 38 blocked shots, 33 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 57 appearances, production largely in line with where he was at last year.

Cates pocketed two assists in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Both helpers came in the second period to help the Flyers break the game open. Cates has been in a groove over the last few weeks, producing three goals and eight points in the past nine games. He has added 12 shots on net, 10 hits, 17 PIM and a plus-6 rating during that span.

Cates scored a goal, added an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Cates earned his first multi-point effort since Dec. 3. He's earned three goals and three assists over his last six outings. The 26-year-old forward is up to 22 points, 68 shots on net, 38 hits, 32 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating through 38 appearances. Cates has some fantasy appeal as a well-rounded depth forward, but his third-line role will continue to suppress his offense.

Cates scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Cates found the back of the net with a snap shot at the 11:13 mark of the second period to give the Flyers a 2-0 lead. He is riding a four-game point streak, his longest of the season, contributing two goals and assists. He has nine tallies, 20 points, 66 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 36 hits through 36 games this season while occupying a bottom-six role.

Cates scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Cates tied the game at 1-1 with a goal just 58 seconds after Jack Quinn opened the scoring for the Sabres. Over nine games in December, Cates has four points, 17 shots on net, nine hits and eight blocked shots. He's been a reliable middle-six forward for the Flyers once again, earning eight goals, 17 points, 62 shots, 32 hits, 28 blocks and a plus-12 rating over 33 outings this season. He does just enough to be on the fringe of fantasy rosters in standard formats and offers well-rounded production for managers in deeper leagues.