Wed 25 Feb 2026 - 06:00AM
PREVIEW: CUP SECOND LEG IN SHEFFIELD
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Nottingham Panthers travel to Sheffield Steelers for the second leg of the Challenge Cup semi-final (19:30 face-off).
It's another huge night as Panthers go to the Steel City with a three-goal lead from the first leg in Nottingham a week ago.
Brendan Harris scored twice last week and there was a goal for defenceman Jakob Stridsberg, while netminder Kevin Carr secured a 26-shot shutout.
The two-legged tie will be decided on aggregate with the winners going through to next month's final against Belfast Giants or Coventry Blaze.
The head-to-head battle is broken down in our Midweek Lowdown which you can read by clicking here.
Team News in association with Candid Digital
Matt Marcinew returned to the line-up last Sunday for the 3-2 victory over Cardiff Devils at the Motorpoint Arena.
Panthers will name their 20-man roster ahead of face-off in Sheffield this evening.
View from the Bench
Panthers Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "This team's identity is how aggressive we can play on the forecheck with our speed and our skill.
"We mustn't lose our identity trying to protect or preserve our lead. We need to prepare like we are going to win a hockey game.
"The same principles apply - we have to manage the puck and we have to limit their odd-man rushes. Their scoring ability and being clinical - they are as good as anyone in the league.
Shirt Off His Back: Finlay Ulrick
Tonight's away game Shirt Off His Back is Finlay Ulrick who, of course, will face his former club tonight. The competition will run until 22:00 on Friday 27th February 2026. Tickets cost £1 each and can be purchased here by clicking here.
Tickets, Webcast and Updates
There's still tickets available for tonight in Sheffield and they can be purchased here.
You can also follow all the action live on Steelers TV - buy the webcast here.
There'll be updates throughout the game on the Panthers X account and there's live scoring on the Elite League website.
Next at home: Manchester Storm on Saturday 28th February
Very limited tickets remain for Saturday's (28th February) home game with Manchester Storm (19:00 face-off).
The game is sponsored by The Park Hospital and you're urged to secure your seats as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
All tickets just £12 next Wednensday against Dundee
There's midweek action next week as Panthers host Dundee Stars on Wednesday 4th March (19:00 face-off).
It's our Frozen Frenzy which means all tickets are just £12.
Tickets are also selling fast for this game too, so make sure you don't delay and purchase your seats asap.