Four Teams Prepare for Sunday’s Showdown Games
Week 29 of 30 in the 2025/26 Elite Ice Hockey League regular season closes with a two-game Sunday evening slate. Filmogaz.com looks ahead as playoff positioning remains unsettled.
Four teams head into Sunday’s showdown games with clear objectives. Both fixtures carry real consequences for the final table.
Skydome: Coventry Blaze vs Cardiff Devils
Coventry Blaze return to the Skydome to host the Cardiff Devils. Both clubs aim for a four-point weekend.
Cardiff’s victory on Saturday lifted them into second place. A win at the Skydome would move them two points clear of the chasing pack.
Coventry won in Fife on Saturday and remain seventh. They sit four points adrift of sixth and want to climb the standings.
The Shelter: Manchester Storm vs Belfast Giants
Manchester Storm welcome newly crowned champions Belfast Giants in a rescheduled fixture at the Shelter. It is the third match in as many nights for both teams.
Storm slipped to sixth after Saturday’s results. They need a win to regain fifth place in the table.
Belfast secured the league title on Friday and followed up with a win over Nottingham. The Giants sit on 80 points from 50 games.
Players and discipline
Both Ciaran Long and Kell Beattie are available following ejections on Saturday. Their return removes selection questions for Belfast.
Stakes and outlook
- Cardiff can extend their advantage near the top with another victory.
- Coventry must win to keep pressure on teams above them.
- Storm need points to move back into the top five.
- Belfast can maintain momentum as they manage a packed schedule.
Photo credit: Scott Wiggins. Filmogaz.com will provide updates after the evening games.
