The Cardiff Devils gave up three goals in the final period as they were edged out by the Coventry Blaze. The Devils also had three disallowed goals.

A first period which really should have benefited the Blaze with 3 consecutive powerplay opportunites however they could not make their chances count as Thomas Murdy held strong for the first period.

First Period: Coventry Blaze 0-0 Cardiff Devils

The Devils opened the scoring early into the second period through captain Joey Martin. He was assisted by Gleason Fournier and Matt Pope.

The Devils did score again but a high stick would rule the goal out unfortunately for the Devils.

For a third time the puck crossed the line for the Devils but again the goal was disallowed.

Second Period: Coventry Blaze 0-1 Cardiff Devils

Coventry Blaze tied the game through Janne Laakkonen with the lone assist going to Luke Ferrara. The goal was challenged by the Devils but the goal was eventually given.

The Blaze took the lead with 40 seconds left on the board. Charles Corcoran fired the Blaze in front after being assisted by Evan Bloodoff.

Coventry Blaze added a third with an empty net goal to kill the game off. Justin Hamonic the goal scorer.

Third Period: Coventry Blaze 3-1 Cardiff Devils

Star One: Charles Corcoran

Star Two: Luke Ferrara

Star Three: Mark Richardson

The Cardiff Devils now have the almost impossible task of the Frolunda Inidans away from home.

Coventry Blaze on the other hand go back into league action against the Manchester Storm.