Penguins Evgeni Malkin in extras to end the Flyers' three-game winning streak. They did, however, extend their point streak to four games.

Cates scored 2 goals and the Flyers beat the Penguins 6-1 for their third straight win and second straight dominant performance.

There was plenty to like in the Flyers’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday night. But there was also plenty to dislike at the same time.

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.

The Philadelphia Flyers concluded their 2024-25 season series against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 5-4 overtime loss at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday evening.

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.

A fourth straight win eluded the Flyers again as they suffered a 5-4 overtime loss Thursday night to the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. The Flyers had separate leads of 3-0 and 4-2, but couldn’t nail them down.

The Pittsburgh Penguins might not have a prayer in the playoff race, but they still have a pulse. They rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat Philadelphia, 5-4, in overtime at PPG Paints Arena Thursday.

Noah Cates and Bobby Brink add to the Flyers' lead over the Penguins with two goals late in the second period.

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,

Malkin had two goals and two assists, and Erik Karlsson had two goals and an assist for the Penguins (24-28-9), who had lost four straight, including 6-1 at the Flyers on Tuesday. Alex Nedeljkovic allowed three goals on 15 shots before being pulled in the second period; Joel Blomqvist made 21 saves in relief.

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.