Sun 15 Mar 2026 - 6:20PM
PANTHERS BEATEN ON THE ROAD IN CARDIFF
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Nottingham Panthers were beaten 7-2 in Wales by Cardiff Devils in Elite League action on Sunday night.
Matt Alfaro remains out of action with a lower-body injury. Kevin Carr started between the pipes with Luca Sheldon as back-up.
The hosts led 2-0 just past the 10-minute mark through Joey Martin's wrist-shot (07:51) and Ben Davies from the slot short-handed (10:31).
Martin scored on the powerplay from close-range for his second of the night (13:30), before Panthers netted twice in three-and-a-half minutes.
Brendan Harris scored from a tight angle (15:56) while Ross Armour tipped Tim Doherty's shot (19:27) to make it a one-goal game.
Martin fed Josh MacDonald for Cardiff's fourth (25:37), Brett Perlini set-up Riley Brandt (30:17) and Cole Sanford scored from the slot (34:57) as Cardiff led 6-2 at the second intermission.
Davies turned provider to feed former Panther Kristoff Kontos midway through the third period (49:46) as Devils secured a convincing victory.
Upcoming action for the Panthers
The build-up starts now for Wednesday's Challenge Cup Final as Panthers face Coventry Blaze at the Motorpoint Arena (19:30 face-off).
Panthers then have a back-to-back weekend against Sheffield Steelers including Sunday's (22nd March) home game which is already sold-out.
Your next chance to see Panthers at home is when Manchester Storm visit the Motorpoint Arena on Wednesday 1st April (19:00 face-off).
Tickets are selling fast for this one too so make sure you secure your seats now and be part of the passionate #PanthersNation.