Noah Cates — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Noah Cates is an NHL left wing for the Philadelphia Flyers. In the 2025-26 season Noah Cates has 18 goals, 29 assists and 47 points in 82 games, worth 3.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Currently in his fifth season, Noah Cates is establishing himself as a reliable two-way winger, posting a career-high 47 points in 82 games. The 27-year-old has amassed 149 points, with 58 goals and 91 assists, over 317 career contests.
His 4.1 GAR this season is primarily driven by his strong even-strength defense, contributing +1.9 GAR. This highlights his role as a forward who provides significant defensive impact alongside his offensive production.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 5, Pick 137 — PHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 18 | 29 | 47 | +26 | 44 | 132 | 13.6% | 16:15 | 51.1% | 19.4 | 0.5 | 3.6 | 0.65 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.6 | +1.3 | +0.3 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 79th, GAR 59th, WAR 59th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 18 | 29 | 47 | 3.6 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 5.9 |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 3.1 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 13 | 25 | 38 | -0.6 |
| 2021-22 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Noah Cates has been worth 3.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 59th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.6 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.9 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noah Cates's GAR this season?
Noah Cates has been worth 3.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 59th percentile of NHL players.
What is Noah Cates's WAR this season?
Noah Cates has been worth about 0.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 59th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Noah Cates have this season?
Noah Cates has 18 goals and 29 assists for 47 points in 82 games this season.
Is Noah Cates a good left wing?
Noah Cates ranks in the 59th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Noah Cates's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Noah Cates has accumulated 13.8 career GAR and 149 points.
When was Noah Cates drafted?
Noah Cates was drafted in 2017 — Round 5, Pick 137 — PHI.