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 4.6 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 | 51.2% | 19.2 | 0.4 | 4.6 | 0.57 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.1 | +4.9 | +0.3 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 79th, GAR 54th, WAR 54th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 18 | 29 | 47 | 4.6 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 6.3 |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10.6 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 9.2 |
| 2021-22 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Noah Cates has been worth 4.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 54th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.9 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.3).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.6 in 2023-24.
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 4.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 54th percentile of NHL players.
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 54th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.6) in the 2025-26 season.