The Belfast Giants were looking to continue their pursuit of a third Challenge Cup in a row, but they were stopped in their tracks by the Devils on the back of a 20 save shutout from Ben Bowns.
Below: Mark Louis and Matt Pelech drop the gloves (credit James Assinder)
The Devils carried a 1-0 lead into this game after shutting out the Giants in Belfast last Wednesday and they didn’t take long to extend their aggregate lead.  Sean Bentivoglio and Sean McMonagle set up Stephen Dixon on the powerplay to make it 1-0 at 8:48.
Below: Stephen Dixon celebrates the opening goal (credit Dave Williams)
Some great puck pursuit ended with Josh Batch lasering a perfect pass onto the stick of Sam Duggan for a one-timer past Shane Owen to make it 2-0 on the night at 14:37.
Below: Sam Duggan’s first period goal doubled the lead for the Devils (credit Helen Brabon)
The Giants had a chance on the powerplay early in the second period but instead it was Masi Marjamaki finding a streaking Joey Martin who tucked the puck between Owen’s legs at 21:47 for a shorthanded goal to put the Devils up 3-0.
Below: Devils bench celebrates Joey Martin’s goal (credit James Assinder)
A poor clearing attempt stopped by McMonagle led to a blast from the defenceman that was tipped by Josh Batch for the Devils 4th on the night to lead the home side into the final period with a 4-0 lead on the night (5-0 aggregate).
Below: Batch and McMonagle celebrate the Devils 4th goal (credit James Assinder)
The game finished with a 4-0 win for the Devils who will now face the Nottingham Panthers in the semi-finals after the Panthers defeated the Guildford Flames in their quarterfinal.
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