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.
Ristolainen produced a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 4-3 win over the Panthers.
With the win, the Flyers extended their point streak to a season-high six games and are winners of three straight.
On Saturday night, a raucous, wild crowd helped fuel the Flyers to a victory against Cutter Gauthier and the Anaheim Ducks. On Monday night, it was a scrappy Flyers squad that helped get the fans into it,
Ristolainen was the OT hero after a move and a loose puck just trickled by Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon on a rush and a deke that got away from Owen Tippett in the blue paint. The defenseman was the one to crash in and clean it all up.
Ristolainen scored in overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night.
PHILADELPHIA — Rasmus Ristolainen scored in overtime and ... He made successive saves on Travis Konecny and Noah Cates when the Flyers were pressing to secure the win. Flyers: Rodrigo Abols ...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Rasmus Ristolainen scored in overtime and ... He made successive saves on Travis Konecny and Noah Cates when the Flyers were pressing to secure the win. Flyers: Rodrigo Abols ...