Cates only had five points in his first 24 games, but he’s been on fire since gaining chemistry with wingers Tyson Foerster and Bobby Brink. The trio have combined to become the Flyers’ best line and one of the best lines in the entire league in terms of driving play and generating chances.

Ersson improved to 7-1-0 since Christmas, while the new Sean Couturier, Matvei Michkov, and Joel Farabee line combined for another goal in a 2-1 win.

For quite some time, the Flyers have been desperate for depth and production at the center position. While Noah Cates may not be the answer as the team’s top-line center moving forward, he has definitely given the Flyers the production they need to win games.

Cates scored twice in the Flyers' comeback win over the defending Cup champion Panthers, continuing his ascent into a greater role for the team up the middle.

(AP) — Dylan Larkin scored two goals and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the Florida Panthers ... Morgan Frost, Garnet Hathaway, Cam York and Noah Cates also scored for Philadelphia.

Ristolainen tapped a loose puck just across the goal line with 4:34 remaining in overtime. Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider tried to clear the puck from in front of the goal but happened to pin it against the post, allowing Ristolainen to have the easy tap-in.

The Noach Cates line has been one of the biggest ... scoring when the Flyers return home Tuesday to face the Detroit Red Wings at the Wells Fargo Center.

With the win, the Flyers extended their point streak to a season-high six games and are winners of three straight.

The Philadelphia Flyers, surging with momentum and confidence, are set to host the Detroit Red Wings in what promises to be another exciting matchup.

Flyers general manager Daniel Briere met with the local media on Tuesday morning to discuss the state of the team at present and in the short-term future.

The honeymoon phase is well and truly over after a rough four-game outing. Now the Red Wings focus on how to move forward.