{"id":530974,"date":"2026-03-30T12:38:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/530974\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:38:12","slug":"flyers-defeat-stars-cates-emerges-as-selke-contender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/530974\/","title":{"rendered":"Flyers Defeat Stars, Cates Emerges as Selke Contender"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Dallas Stars in a recent NHL matchup, with the team earning praise for its ability to hold on to the lead. Additionally, Flyers forward Noah Cates is making a strong case to be considered a finalist for the Selke Trophy, awarded to the league’s best defensive forward.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

The Flyers’ victory over the Stars is an important win for the team, as they continue to compete in a tough NHL season. Cates’ potential Selke Trophy nomination would be a significant individual achievement, highlighting the young player’s two-way skills and defensive prowess.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

The Flyers were able to maintain their lead throughout the game against the Stars, showcasing their defensive discipline and resilience. Cates, in particular, has been a standout performer for the team, excelling in his defensive responsibilities while also contributing offensively.<\/p>\n

The Flyers defeated the Stars on March 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Noah Cates<\/p>\n

A young forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who is making a strong case to be a finalist for the Selke Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s best defensive forward.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Flyers<\/p>\n

The NHL team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that recently defeated the Dallas Stars.<\/p>\n

Dallas Stars<\/p>\n

The NHL team based in Dallas, Texas, that lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in a recent matchup.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cNoah Cates has been a standout two-way player for us this season, and his defensive contributions have been crucial to our success.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Flyers Head Coach<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The Flyers will continue their NHL season, with Cates looking to solidify his case for the Selke Trophy as the team pushes for a playoff berth.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

The Flyers’ victory over the Stars and the emergence of Noah Cates as a potential Selke Trophy finalist highlight the team’s defensive prowess and the development of its young talent, which could be key factors in their pursuit of a successful NHL season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Dallas Stars in a recent…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":462658,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5112],"tags":[1468,5,4,1467,56,5205],"class_list":{"0":"post-530974","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-philadelphia-flyers","8":"tag-flyers","9":"tag-hockey","10":"tag-nhl","11":"tag-philadelphia","12":"tag-philadelphia-flyers","13":"tag-philadelphiaflyers"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nhl\/116318169804880687","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/530974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=530974"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/530974\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/462658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=530974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=530974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=530974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}