Elite League
Sheffield Steelers 1 Nottingham Panthers 5
The Steelers and the Panthers met for the second time in a week. The Steelers had won the Valentines clash in Sheffield before heading to Dundee to scrap a victory. The Panthers however were fresh and out for revenge.
However it was the Steelers who took the lead first through Jonathan Phillips but that proved to be the kick that the Panthers needed and scored 5 goals without reply. The Steelers looked to have run out of gas as they entered the third period.
The Steelers now have 4 games in hand over the Giants and 7 points to make up.
Fife Flyers 1 Belfast Giants 7
Meanwhile in Belfast the Giants were looking for their second win of the weekend after beating the Hull Stingrays on Friday. The Giants knew that nothing but a win would be needed to keep the pressure up and maintain their advantage at the top of the EIHL.
The Flyers always knew this would be a difficult tie but set about their task in well-disciplined fashion but the Giants were clinical. 3 first period goals were followed by a forth in the second from Craig Peacock.
There was no let up in the third period as the Giants continued their ruthless display. But a penalty shot from Stephen Gunn meant the Flyers head back to Kirkcaldy with a consolation goal.
The game was marred by an incident between Dan Ceman and Adam Keefe after the hand shakes.
Dundee Stars 6 Edinburgh Capitals 3
In the Murrayfield Ice Rink there was a east of Scotland derby with the Stars chasing the Capitals for the last playoff spot.
With both teams needing the points it was the Stars that stole a march in the second thanks to 2 goals in a minute at the start of the period. Dundee continued that momentum in the third to move within 3 points off of the Edinburgh Capitals and eighth place in the table.
Coventry Blaze 4 Braehead Clan 5
On the other side of Scotland the Clan were in action against the Blaze looking to move closer to the top four.
In form Jade Galbraith gave the Clan a first period two goal lead before the Blaze fought back to tie the game. However the Clan regained their 2-goal lead before the end of the second.
A very late Robert Farmer goal did cut the deficit but as the home side took the spoilers.
English Premier League Cup
It was a big night in Manchester as the top 2 put their league differences to one side to meet in the Semi Final 1st leg with the winners going through to the final to face the Sheffield Steeldogs.
It was a nervy and edge start as the Manchester Phoenix looked to have taken the lead when the puck appeared to have hit the top corner netting only to be ruled out. The luck continued to go to the Flames as they then twice took the lead but Long’s equaliser tied the scores at 2 heading into Wednesday’s second leg.
English Premier League
There were 3 other games in the EPL with the Slough Jets looking to get their title challenge back on track. However Slough near lost their opportunity coming back to beat Peterborough in overtime. Basingstoke also got an important 2 points against Bracknell. Whilst the Milton Keynes Lightning gained a valuable win over Swindon before they head to Manchester for Sundays clash.
Results
Elite League
Dundee Stars 6 Edinburgh Capitals 3
Coventry Blaze 3 Braehead Clan 4
Fife Flyers 1 Belfast Giants 7
Sheffield Steelers 1 Nottingham Panthers 5
English Premier League Cup 1st Leg
Guildford Flames 2 Manchester Phoenix 2
English Premier League
Peterborough Phantoms 4 Slough Jets 5 (AOT)
Bracknell Bees 1 Basingstoke Bison 3
Swindon Wildcats 3 Milton Keynes Lightning 6
Neil Tucker
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