Panthers Douse Flames

Published on: 25 Jan, 2026
Updated on: 25 Jan, 2026

A pair of unanswered third period Nottingham Panthers goals extended a slim lead and put the game out of reach during their 4-1 win over the visiting Guildford Flames.

Jakob Stridsberg opened the scoring in the 7th minute with the only goal of the first period.

Near the midway mark while Panthers were working a powerplay, Josh Waller turned the tables to square it.

Unfortunately for the visitors, less than a minute later the home team converted the same manpower advantage through John Curran and the hosts closed the second ahead by a goal.

In the third, it was goals by Matt Alfaro at 43:24 and Curran’s 2nd at 52:30 to close the evening.

Flames forward Mathieu Gosselin skating away with the puck during Saturday’ action.  Nottingham Panthers

Justin Fazio made 24 saves on 28 shots and Jason Grande posted 25 saves on 26 attempts.

“It was unfortunate that after tying it short-handed we couldn’t get through the last few seconds of their powerplay,” explained aasistant coach Andy Hemmings, “and they went to break with a lead instead of us holding the momentum of just tying it. We see them again tomorrow, and hopefully we can reverse the outcome.”

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