It’s all over and the Belfast Giants could win the title tomorrow with a win over Manchester and a defeat by Sheffield either tonight, although they lead Dundee 2-1, or tomorrow against Fife.

It may not happen tomorrow, but two wins out of three regardless of what Sheffield do or Nottingham who are mathematically still in the race, will be enough.

We’ll be back tomorrow from 3.45pm for the game between the Giants and Manchester Storm

Bobo Carpenter gets his hat-trick goal with 2:52 remaining.

Meanwhile Sheffield have taken a 2-1 lead over Dundee

To be honest I’m paying more attention to what is going on in Sheffield where the final period against Dundee will be underway shortly.

Could the Giants be playing for the championship tomorrow?

We’re back underway here in Belfast….

Giants are going to win.

Nottingham have been beaten by Guildford.

Attention turns to Sheffield where it’s 1-1 against Dundee after two periods.

The Nottingham loss opems up the possibility that the Giants could win the Elite League title on Sunday with a win over Manchester.

For that to happen Sheffield need to lose a game - so if that’s tonight against Dundee then victory over the Storm tomorrow will win the league for the Giants.

However the Steelers will travel to Fife tomorrow as well, so a loss there would hand the title to the Giants if they beat the Storm.

Giants powerplay seems to be working alright as well and Scott Conway’s one timer makes it 8-1 and we aren’t even halfway through the game

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The goals just keep coming, quickly.

Elijah Barriga makes it 7-1 from a nifty backhand assist by Carpenter

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Bobo Carpenter, on the doorstep, scores his second of the game to increase the lead

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Carry over powerplay from the first period and after moving the puck around the perimeter Mike Lee makes a excellent pass to PO Morin who buries the Giants fifth goal

We’re back underway here at the SSE Arena.

Guildford continues to lead Nottingham 2-0 in the third period while Sheffield are ahead 1-0 over Dundee at the end of the first period.

I’ve seen some weird and wonderful moments in sport down though the years but a Fife comeback to win this game would be up there with the most stunning.

Giants in total control and on their way to a big win.

After two periods the Panthers trail Guildford 2-0 while Sheffield lead Dundee 1-0 in the first period.

Giants are being ruthless as Elijah Barriga sets up Jeff Baum for the fourth goal

Still 7:30 left in the opening period

Bobo Carpenter rips the puck past Janis Voris but a spectacular goal to make it 3-1

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And in less time that it still took for the review of the Fife goal the Giants are in front with Ben Lake scoring from close range

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In less time that it took to review the Fife goal the Giants are back on level terms thanks to Scott Conway

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Giants turn the puck over at centre ice and Charles-Antoine Paiement skates in all alone and beats Tom McCollum on the backhand.

The goal stands after a long review on a Mike Lee shot moments earlier that the Giants thought was in but replay shows it hit the crossbar.

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The Giants rest Jackson Whistle tonight and start Tom McCollum between the pipes while the Flyers go with Janis Voris.

The Flyers skated out to a 2-0 lead 72 hours ago before the Giants took over the game.

We are underway…

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It’s the penultimate weekend of the Elite League regular season and there are three sides chasing the title.

Right now it’s in the hands of the Belfast Giants. With four games remaining they need to win three, starting with today’s game against Fife.

With Manchester visiting tomorrow and Nottingham next Saturday, the Giants can win the title at home.

Any slip-ups allow Nottingham and Sheffield into the mix.

The Panthers are two points behind but having played a game more.

The Steelers are three points adrift and need a Giants loss to have a chance.

The Panthers are in Guildford tonight while Sheffield hosts Dundee.

The Giants beat the Flyers 10-4 here in Belfast on Wednesday night and another two points tonight brings that title one step closer.

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