Guildford Flames came from two goals behind in the third period to beat Coventry Blaze 5-3 in Challenge Cup action on Sunday, completing a weekend double over their opponents. Guildford had won 2-1 at home the previous evening and led 2-1 after 40 minutes in Coventry.
Karl Boudrias opened the scoring at 10:57, and after Matthew Gleason tied the game in the second period, Justin Ducharme restored Guildford’s lead. Coventry had an apparent equaliser ruled out after the puck crossed the line after time had expired.
The Blaze took the lead with two goals in the opening 78 seconds of the third period. Jaxson Ezman made it 2-2, then Gleason scored again to put Coventry ahead 3-2. Joshua Waller levelled for Guildford at 47:08, and 39 seconds later Tyler Busch redirected Jack Jacome’s shot to put the Flames back in front. Brett Neumann scored into an empty net at 58:34 to seal the win.
The result eliminates Nottingham Panthers from the competition. Guildford will wait for Manchester Storm’s final three games to learn whether it can continue.