Elite League: Cardiff Devils 2-0 Guildford Flames

Cardiff Devils claimed a 2-0 home victory against Guildford Flames in the Elite League.

Josh Waller's solo goal put the Welsh side in front in the first period.

The second period was goalless but Devils made sure of the win thanks to a late empty-net goal from Justin Crandall.

The game was played behind closed doors because of Welsh government rules introduced as part of the battle against Covid-19's Omicron variant.

Mac Carruth made 36 saves to secure his fourth league shutout of the season.

Flames host Devils in a rematch on Sunday, 2 January.

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