Sun 26 Feb 2023 - 6:24PM
FINAL SCORE: PANTHERS 4-2 STARS
The Nottingham Panthers secured a four-point weekend with a 4-2 victory over Dundee Stars at the Motorpoint Arena in the Viaplay Elite League.
Peyton Jones got the start in goal with Alex Dubeau as back-up, but Adam Brady (injury) and Jeremy Welsh (illness) were both missing from the line-up.
No goals but Panthers domiate first period
Panthers dominated the opening 10 minutes with Luke Ferrara going close on the backhand inside the first minute, while David Levin saw his shot saved.
At the other end, Dundee's best chance fell to Benjamin Sokay who was denied by a fantastic glove save by Jones.
Levin puts Panthers ahead before Dundee hit two
Levin put Panthers ahead as he slipped through the Dundee defence and went short-side on Anton Svensson (22:00), before Phillippe Sanche hit the pipes for the Stars on a powerplay.
The visitors hauled themselves level when Elijiah Barriga got the final touch after a massive goalmouth scramble (25:16).
After Mike Hammond was denied by a great save from Anton Svennson, Dundee got themselves in front as Sanche found room in the offensive zone and his shot went in off the bar (38:36).
Brassard, Izacky and Myers score to seal comeback win
JC Brassard cut inside from the left to fire in the equaliser (42:42), while Levin fed Jakub Izacky at the backdoor to score his first goal for the club to put Panthers ahead (48:20).
Tanner Sorenson fed Matthew Myers at the backdoor - on his 1,100th Elite League game - to put the seal on the victory (57:57) and secure maximum points on the home double-header weekend.
Sheffield at home next for Panthers on Saturday
Panthers return to action on Saturday as Sheffield Steelers visit the Motorpoint Arena (7pm face-off).
Well over three-quarters of the bowl has already been sold for this massive clash against our arch-rivals in the Viaplay Elite League.