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Elite League highlights: Cardiff Devils 1-8 Belfast Giants

Belfast Giants spoiled Cardiff Devils' 1,000th Elite League game on Sunday, handing the defending champions a heavy defeat at Ice Arena Wales.

The top-of-the-table visitors won thanks to four Kyle Baun goals, Jim Vandermeer's brace plus strikes from Blair Riley and Darcy Murphy.

Sean Bentivoglio's second-period goal was Devils' sole return.

Devils had at least ended a three-game losing streak the previous night, winning 4-2 at Milton Keynes Lightning.

The Welsh side was coming off defeats to Fife Flyers, Nottingham Panthers and Coventry Blaze.

Giants had won 4-0 at Panthers on Saturday to keep their 2018-19 title bid on course.