Sheffield Steelers moved into second place in the standings with a home win over the Guildford Flames on Sunday night.
It was the second meeting between the sides in as many nights, securing a three-point weekend for the Steelers.
The Steelers struck twice in each of the opening two periods to build a four-goal lead. Stephen Harper backhanded home the opener at 6:47, before Mitchell Balmas converted from close range with 39 seconds left in the first period.
Robert Dowd tapped in a rebound 8:52 into the second, and Jack Dougherty made it 4-0 just past the midway point of the game.
Guildford responded with two goals in under five minutes to reduce the deficit to 4-2 by the 37-minute mark. Jamal Watson then drove down the middle to pull the Flames to within one 6:22 into the third period.
Patrick Watling restored Sheffield’s two-goal advantage just under three minutes later, and Harper added his second of the night with 5:10 remaining to complete the scoring.
Photo: Dean Woolley
With EIHL match report
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