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Blaze of glory for Panthers

Nottingham Panthers pulled further clear at the top of the Elite League following a 4-1 win at Coventry Blaze.

The Panthers' third win in a row moves them onto 51 points, six clear of Belfast Giants who have two games in hand.

Sheffield Steelers are third after a 3-1 win at bottom side Hull Stingrays, while Cardiff Devils are fourth after a 6-3 win at Edinburgh Capitals.

In the night's other game, Fife Flyers went down to a 3-1 defeat to Braehead Clan.