Preview vs Flames

League Record So Far; 29 – 10 – 1, 59pts, 2nd Place

L10GP; 9 – 1- 0

Flames roll into town and take on the men from down the bay following a dramatic comeback in a shootout across the spectrum, which ended with the extras going to the good guys.

Tonights game will be the last between the hellacious rivals this season in regular games, with the current series edged by the home team at 3:2.

Devils have needed free hockey more than once to vanquish the Flames, with two shootout victories in a close series, despite differing fortunes throughout the year.

During their 3 game skid, Flames cooked their foes without remorse, putting 10 goals through them, conceding just 5. Overall, the following ties have swung in the Devils favour, ending the scoring at 18:17.

Last season, their series was tied again, below is the comparisons between them, what will the final game bring?

Heading into this battle, Flames are bottom of the form table, with just 2 points from their last 7GP, both from extras. Their 7 game skid has been building into a disaster for them, as they are soon to face the league leaders, Steelers in challenge cup action, with other teams in the league chipping away at their position.

Devils meanwhile drew out a SOW vs Flames on Sunday, following a monumental victory over Steelers at home. This came after their own win streak was snapped midweek, so they will look to close out the Flames series with a win and extend their run to three unbeaten, before travelling back to Nottingham, a venue that seems to frustrate them.

There are 14 points between 2nd and 4th respectively, so this last home game before a couple road trips will set up a long home stand in the coming weeks, which Devils will look to execute a strongest possible finish, in an up and down season for them.

Ones To Watch

Jamie Arniel (12pts) and Goal Sanford (14pts) lit the lamps respectively as they closed out February in stellar form. They will be looking to keep it rolling this weekend.

Peter Crinella often pops up on the scoresheet for the visitors and can score from anywhere, having 6 points in his L5GP.