Cardiff Devils beaten by Nottingham Panthers
Cardiff Devils have suffered back-to-back Elite League losses following their 4-1 defeat by Belfast Giants last weekend
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Nottingham Panthers climbed above Cardiff Devils in the Elite League with a hard-fought 3-2 victory against the Welsh side in south Wales.
Sam Herr fired the visitors ahead in the 12th minute of the opening period at the Vindico Arena, although Josh MacDonald levelled proceedings early in the third period.
Logan Neilson restored Panthers' lead before Zach O'Brien struck back immediately to make it 2-2.
But Herr struck his second goal of the night in the 55th minute as Nottingham earned a victory that lifted them up to second - with Cardiff dropping to third.
Cardiff return to action against Sheffield Steelers at the Utilita Arena at 16:00 GMT on Sunday, 2 February.
Nottingham take on Dundee Stars at 19:00 GMT on Saturday, 8 February.