MattDavies published Corey Neilson laments first period attitude as 'worst this...

Nottingham Panthers head coach Corey Neilson lambasted his team's first period attitude in their 4-1 win over Coventry Blaze, but he insists it is not a long-term concern.Panthers were comfortable winners against an injury hit team as they handed a debut to new signing Deivids Sarkanis at the National Ice Centre.Neilson felt the 22-year-old Latvian was crippled by nerves, but he insists there will be no judgement on one performance.Instead he was left frustrated by his team's opening 20 minutes.