Cates scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins. Cates has three goals and an assist over his last two games, both against the Penguins. Prior to that, he had gone 11 contests without a point.

Cates' first goal ended an 11-game point drought and 12-game goal drought. Prior to the drought, he had a strong run from mid-December to mid-January when he put up 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 19 games. Cates' fantasy value is limited unless he goes on a tear.