Panthers survive late Dundee fightback

Photos: Derek Black

Nottingham Panthers ensured they stay in the top four ahead of the Christmas fixtures with a hard-fought win in Dundee.

Sam Herr gave the Panthers the lead at 6:56 but, as had happened the night before in Nottingham, Dundee were to tie the game - Drydn Dow got the Stars level 53 seconds into period two from the slot.

Ollie Betteride forced the puck past Alex Leclerc on a counter attack to put the Panthers back at 23:34, and before the period was over Brett Bulmer made it 3-1 on the powerplay.

Dundee had by far the better of the third period but were unable to create many clear-cut scoring chances. Anthony Beauregard gave the Stars hope of earning a point when he scored at 56:11 but despite pulling the goalie as they chased the game Dundee weren't able to force any consistent pressure in the final minute and the Panthers held on to take a their one-goal 

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