Wed 17 Dec 2025 - 06:00AM
PREVIEW: PANTHERS IN GLASGOW FOR HUGE CUP GAME
It's a massive gameday as Nottingham Panthers face Glasgow Clan in the Challenge Cup Elimination Game at the Braehead Arena.
The one-off tie will be settled tonight - with overtime and a shootout if needed - and victory for Panthers will see us face Sheffield Steelers in a two-legged semi-final.
It's the second time in as many seasons that the two sides have met in the Elimination Game, with Panthers skating to a 5-1 victory in the 2024-25 campaign.
Tonight's game is Panthers' second trip to Glasgow in 11 days following the 4-3 victory in the Elite League on 5th December.
Goals from Matt Alfaro, Chase Pearson, Zsombor Garát and Mitch Fossier ensured two vital points on the road.
View from the Bench
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "It's massive. It's a game seven in December and gives us an opportunity to get to a semi-final.
"We have made it clear our goal this season is to contend for everything and we have four trophies up-for-grabs and this is one of them.
"We need to stick to our strengths and go in there and do what we do well if we want to win the game."
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Panthers have some injury doubts on the roster ahead of the game in Scotland.
There'll once again be some fitness tests on gameday to determine the final line-up.
Shirt Off His Back: Starting Netminder
Tonight's authentic game-worn jersey is for the starting netminder.
Tickets cost just £1 each and can be purchased here. The competition will run until 22:00 on Thursday 18th December 2025.
We've teamed up with Phat Lads for competitions this season. Click here to create an account now.
Tickets, Webcast and Updates
If you are joining us in Scotland, tickets are still available and they can be purchased by clicking here.
The game is also being shown live Glasgow Clan TV with commentary from Aaron Murphy. You can 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.
Handful of tickets remain for Sunday
Panthers return to the Motorpoint Arena this Sunday (21st December) to face Guildford Flames in the Elite League (16:00 face-off).
There's just a handful of tickets left and this game will sell out, so you're urged to secure your seats asap to avoid disappointment.
The game - which is sponsored by Nottingham City Council Parking Services - has two huge league points on the line so it's not to be missed!