Thu 19 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

PANTHERS: 2026 CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONS

Relive the highlights, celebrations and reaction from Wednesday night's 2026 Challenge Cup success as Nottingham Panthers beat Coventry Blaze 3-2 in a thrilling final at a sold-out Motorpoint Arena.

Michael Pelech gave Coventry the lead before Panthers scored twice to lead by one.

Mitch Fossier tipped in Josh Tetlow's shot before a face-off win by Chase Pearson set-up Jakob Stridsberg for a bullet of shot from from left-point.

Elijiah Barriga's powerplay goal tied the game at two with just over eight minutes remaining.

Fossier and Bryan Lemos combined to feed Didrik Henbrant who went top-shelf to score the winner in overtime.

Relive another magical Motorpoint Arena below.