Nottingham Panthers host Cardiff Devils in a decisive Group A game, with both teams chasing a semi-final place. Nottingham have 12 points from nine games, while Cardiff have ten and two games left. A regulation-time Cardiff win would draw them level and move them ahead on the first tiebreaker, regulation wins. Nottingham, playing their final group game, would guarantee a top-two finish with a victory and reach 14 points. A loss could leave the Panthers vulnerable to teams below them.
Belfast Giants can secure top spot in Group B and the overall number-one semi-final seed by beating Glasgow Clan. Belfast lead with 16 points, five ahead of Fife Flyers. Glasgow are four points behind Fife and need a win to maintain their push for second place and a Play-In spot.
Coventry Blaze and Guildford Flames meet again after Guildford’s 2-1 win on Saturday. Guildford must win to keep any qualification chance alive, while Coventry need victories in both remaining games and favourable results elsewhere. Manchester Storm, with three games left, could also affect how Group A finishes.