THE Cardiff Devils face a difficult and strong opponent in the Manchester Storm this evening, will they able to hold onto first place?

Last time the two sides met was back in Manchester, the Devils ran out 5-2 victors in that match.

In Cardiff Devils last game they faced the Guildford Flames and edged a 3-2 win

In fact the Devils have won their last four home games.

Manchester Storm have shipped the second most amount of goals conceding 121 so far this season.

Along with this the Devils have scored the most this season. This game should be action packed with goals and great plays.

The Devils also have the best power play of all the teams in the league and it has been identified by Andrew Lord as a strength for the Devils.

Our power play has been clicking really well lately and I think special teams is going to play a factor in this game.” Andrew Lord (Head Coach, Cardiff Devils)

Key Players

Cardiff Devils, Matt Pope, a player who has been off form recently for the Devils. If he is to step up his performances it would benefit the team massively.

Manchester Storm, Mike Hammond has constantly been popping up with assists this season with a grand total of 26 so far, he will be keen to add to that tally.

Overall, I think the Devils are clear favourites but Manchester play a style which will frustrate them. This game all depends on if the Devils can focus on their own game plan.