The Cardiff Devils have established a slight lead in their Elite League Playoff Quarter-Final series, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win against the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze in the first leg. The match took place at the Skydome Arena on Saturday, with the Devils now returning to Cardiff with a one-goal advantage for the return fixture.
Coventry received a boost with the return of a key player to their lineup, however, this was not enough to secure a win on home ice.