Since the Elite League began in 2003, there have been 26 games played on 15 November, producing a slight edge for the visiting teams. Home sides have won 11 times, while road teams have taken 15 victories – and 11 of those games needed at least overtime to find a winner.
Coventry and Nottingham renew their long-running rivalry at the Skydome. The teams have met 69 times in league play in Coventry, with the Blaze leading the all-time series 38-29, alongside two ties. Across those games, the goals are almost perfectly balanced – Nottingham hold the narrowest of edges at 211 goals to Coventry’s 206.
Cardiff Devils continue their Scottish road swing with a trip to Dundee, a building where they have historically found success. The Devils have taken points from 24 of 36 league visits to the DIA, winning two-thirds of the matchups and averaging a goal more per game than the Stars.
In Yorkshire, Sheffield Steelers travel to face Fife Flyers with one of the most lopsided head-to-head records in league history. Sheffield have won 30 of 34 league meetings between the teams, doing so by an average margin of 4-1.
And in Belfast, the Giants and Manchester Storm meet again in their weekend double-header. As noted in Friday’s preview, Belfast’s home record in this series is strong – and the Giants aim to maintain that form this evening.
Photo: Scott Wiggins
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