Nottingham Post published Sheffield Steelers 2 Nottingham Panthers 1: Match report

Nottingham Panthers were edged out 2-1 by arch-rivals Sheffield Steelers at the Motorpoint Arena in front of a Boxing Day crowd of 9,087.In a pulsating match, home man of the match Marek Pinc had an excellent game to thwart the Panthers, saving 27 of their 28 shots.The win for the hosts lifts them above the Panthers into second in the Elite League by one point, although Corey Neilson's side have a game in hand and can quickly climb above the Steelers when they welcome them on Sunday afternoon to