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1ST MARCH 2026: FLAMES 2-1 PANTHERS
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Nottingham Panthers were beaten 2-1 on the road at Guildford Flames in the Elite League on Sunday night.
Brendan Harris missed the game through suspension as he served the second game of a three-match ban. Jason Grande started between the pipes with Luca Sheldon as back-up.
Marcinew on target for Panthers in even first period
Grande made two big early saves to deny Flames forward Tyler Preziuso before Matt Alvaro's one-timer from the left-circle on the five-on-three powerplay put the hosts ahead (12:21).
Justin Fazio produced a top-class stop on Matt Spencer but soon after, Chase Pearson superbly set-up Matt Marcinew who pulled a move in close to equalise (15:40).
No goals in second period
Grande made two good close-range saves to stop Jamal Watson and Ethan Strang in the early stages of the second session.
Marcinew had a couple of chances to add to his goal in the first period, while Zsombor Garát shot inches wide of the right-hand post.
Waller scores game-winner for the hosts
Jack Jacome and Alvaro combined to set-up Josh Waller to sweep the puck past Grande at the backdoor (40:31).
Nolan Volcan, Ross Armour and David Noël had chances on the powerplay, before Fazio made an outstanding save to stop Pearson.
Cooper Zech hit the pipes in the closing stages - while Armour and Tim Doherty had shots saved by Fazio with Grande lifted for the extra outskater - but the hosts stood firm to secure the two points.
All tickets just £12 on Wednesday against Dundee
There's midweek action at home this Wednesday (4th March) as Panthers host Dundee Stars at the Motorpoint Arena (19:00 face-off).
All tickets cost just £12 each and are selling fast and are down to the low hundreds remaining, so you are urged purchase your seats asap.
We can't wait to welcome you to the Motorpoint Arena for another big night in our season. The game is sponsored by First Title Insurance.