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Flyers' Noah Cates (lower body) out for rest of series vs. Canes
The Philadelphia Flyers trail the Hurricanes 2-0 entering Game 3 on Thursday, but will proceed without center Noah Cates, who will miss the remainder of the series with a lower-body injury.
In Monday's 3-2 overtime loss, Cates played 20:53 minutes before suffering the injury; he was wheeled to the locker room by head athletic trainer Tommy Alva after the game.
Describing Cates as "one of our most reliable guys," forward Travis Konecny highlighted his versatility; Cates posted a career-best plus-26 mark during the regular season and recorded three assists in the playoffs.
Head coach Rick Tocchet expressed faith in the team's depth Wednesday, stating "Everybody's going to get a little bit more ice time and more opportunity." The Flyers will rely on Christian Dvorak, Sean Couturier, Trevor Zegras, and Denver Barkey at center.
Despite missing Wednesday's practice, Christian Dvorak, who has not missed a playoff game, has a "good possibility" of playing Thursday night, according to Tocchet.