Belfast Giants maintained their position at the top of Challenge Cup Group B with a 4-1 win over Glasgow Clan at The O2 Arena. The Giants scored in all three periods and secured two points.
Kaleb Pearson opened the scoring on the powerplay with 1:41 left in the first period, finishing a passing move with a wrist shot. Mike Lee doubled Belfast’s lead at 23:21, finding the bottom corner after moving into the circle. Scott Conway made it 3-0 at 37:49, converting JJ Piccinich’s pass despite the puck bouncing as it reached him.
Captain David Goodwin extended the lead 1:51 into the third period, firing home from the slot after receiving a pass from Piccinich. Steven Seigo scored for Glasgow at 47:48, but Belfast held on for the victory. Giants netminder Jackson Whistle also made an outstanding save during the game.