Elite Report: Week 5 Preview

We're back in the prediction room to see what Mark's crystal ball foresees for the weekend ahead. It's not been a good start with them, but if you have already read the review of last week's action - we predicted at the end that Braehead would win Dundee in regulation last night...so that's a decent start haha!

Anyway time to see what we think is going to happen tonight (Saturday) and tomorrow:

Saturday night:

Belfast Giants v Cardiff Devils

Potentially could go either way this one. Both teams are in decent form and can come away with the points on offer. Nickerson v Bordeleau could be an interesting showdown. Prediction: Giants regulation.

Nottingham Panthers v Manchester Storm

As ordinary as Panthers are (sorry but it's true) and as much as Storm are much improved, there's only one outcome here. Storm to be on the back foot methinks. Prediction: Panthers regulation.

Dundee Stars v Edinburgh Capitals

Dundee need to be careful here against a Caps side that is positively buzzing. Whatever Michal Dobron's said, it's worked so far. Furby needs to have his roster focused to get the win. Prediction: Stars overtime.

Fife Flyers v Coventry Blaze

The return of Danny Stewart to Kirkcaldy, albeit now as Blaze Head Coach. Will five years under Todd prove to be inspirational or will Todd change tactics to outsmart Danny? Prediction: Blaze regulation.  

Sunday night:      

Coventry Blaze v Dundee Stars

Is Marc LeFebvre going to go into his old building and come away with the all important league points, or will Danny Stewart celebrating a home win. Home win but not convincingly. Prediction: Blaze regulation.

Cardiff Devils v Nottingham Panthers

This promises to be in my eyes, probably the game of the weekend. Two depth squads with a potential scrap between Bordeleau and McGrattan too. It will be feisty, and close. Prediction: Devils overtime.

Edinburgh Capitals v Fife Flyers

It's been Fortress Murrayfield so far in this first month of the campaign, can they continue with it against a Flyers who can flatter or impress on the road? Dobron to be happy again. Prediction: Caps regulation.  

Let's see these pan out then? One day we will get them all right...

 

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