Off we go again!

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Here's how Kristoff Kontos scored the Panthers' first goal.

Well, that certainly got the Giants fans on their feet!

It has just been announced that David Goodwin, former captain of the Giants, is returning to Belfast for the rest of the season.

Goodwin was part of Adam Keefe's side who won the treble during the 2022/23 season and has made over 200 appearances in teal.

Here's how Pierre-Olivier Morin opened the scoring for the Giants.

The Panthers come from a goal behind to lead after 20 minutes.

Adam Keefe will be frustrated that his side have conceded during both penalty kills.

Another powerplay goal gives the away side the lead just before the intermission!

Matt Alfaro does well to notice Mitchell Foster skating forward with space and sends the puck forward for the forward to fire home.

There is a big travelling support tonight and they have been enjoying the last few minutes!

Yes they can!

A smart move from Sam Herr and Cooper Zech is followed up with a slapshot from Kristoff Kontos, which flies past Jackson Whistle.

Now it's Nottingham's turn to have an extra man.

Can they level the game on the powerplay?

The Giants go on the powerplay for the first time this evening after Jaakko Niskala was called for cross checking.

Scott Conway and Elijiah Barriga both have opportunities with the man advantage, but it remains 1-0.

The Giants open the scoring!

Pierre-Olivier Morin fires into the top corner and past Jason Grande after connecting with Kyle Osterberg's pass.

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A really hairy moment for the Giants as Jackson Whistle comes out of his net to try clear the puck, but slips.

However, to the relief of the home fans, Nottingham can't take advantage of the mistake.

It's been a busy start to the game, but neither netminder has made a save in the opening five minutes.

The best chance so far has come for the home side with no one able to get a shot away after there was a bit of a scramble near Jason Grande's circle.

After some fireworks as the Giants 25th anniversary weekend celebrations continue, the puck is dropped at the SSE Arena!

Can Adam Keefe's side make it a four point weekend?

After last night's impressive performance and shutout, it's no surprise that Jackson Whistle starts between the posts tonight.

Mike Lee and Gabe Bast are the home side's starting defenders with Jordan Kawaguchi, Scott Conway and JJ Piccinich leading the line up-front.

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Hello and welcome to our coverage of tonight's game when the Belfast Giants welcome the Nottingham Panthers in the second half of this weekend's doubleheader.

The home side were the 2-0 victors last night thanks to Jeff Baum's first period goal and JJ Piccinich's empty netter.

The Giants still sit second in the table and are six points ahead of tonight's opponents, who are fourth, and three points off top of the table Cardiff, who face Manchester Storm this evening.

Thanks for joining us tonight. Enjoy!