Sat 10 Jan 2026 - 06:00AM
GAMEDAY PREVIEW: PANTHERS IN BELFAST
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It's gameday for the Nottingham Panthers and a trip to Northern Ireland to face Belfast Giants (19:00 face-off).
It's a clash of two of the top three teams in the Elite League with an intense battle going on in the standings.
Panthers lead the way on 43 points from 27 matches with Cardiff Devils on 40 points. The Giants are third on 38 points but have played two fewer matches.
Sheffield Steelers - who lost 5-3 on the road at Glasgow Clan on Friday night - complete the top four and have 38 points in 27 games.
Belfast have been one of the form teams in the Elite League in the past couple of months and have lost only three of their past 16 matches.
Tonight's game ends a run of four away games for the Giants with their only defeat in that time against Coventry Blaze on 4th January.
​View from the Bench
​Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "It's a massive game. Our approach has been all year 'who's next?'
"This is the business end of the season. Our guys have been made aware that every game from now on is a playoff-type game.
"Belfast are a heck of a team and one of the strongest teams on paper and on the ice and we will certainly have to be at our best."
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Forward Mitch Fossier remains on Injury Reserve so will miss the game in Northern Ireland. The full line-up will be named ahead of face-off.
Double Shirt Off His Back: Matt Marcinew and Tim Doherty
There are two chances to win in our authentic game-worn Shirt Off His Back with the jerseys of Matt Marcinew and Tim Doherty up for grabs. Tickets cost just £1 each and can be purchased here. The competition will run until 22:00 on Monday 12th January.
Tickets, Webcast and Updates
If you're joining us in Northern Ireland but are yet to buy your tickets, they can be purchased here.
If you're not at the game you can follow it all on Giants 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.
Fife at home on Sunday for Panthers
It's Superhero Night on Sunday (11th January) as Panthers host Fife Flyers (17:00 face-off) in a game sponsored by AR Signs.
Family Tickets are available - in Block 8 and Block 12 - which offer discounted admission compared to standard prices.
It's another big, big night in our season and we can't wait to welcome you to the Motorpoint Arena. Secure your seats now and be part of the #PanthersNation.