Week 30 of the 2025/26 Elite Ice Hockey League is here, marking the conclusion of the regular season. With the league title already claimed, this week will determine playoff seeding and result in the elimination of two teams.
Crucial Matches Ahead
Four important games kick off the week on Wednesday night. The Cardiff Devils, sitting in second place, will host the Sheffield Steelers, currently in third. Both teams are tied at 69 points after 51 games, making this matchup critical for seeding.
- Cardiff Devils vs. Sheffield Steelers – A potential deciding game for second place.
- Nottingham Panthers vs. Manchester Storm – Nottingham seeks to move up the standings.
- Belfast Giants vs. Coventry Blaze – Giants look to maintain their champion status after a previous loss to Blaze.
- Glasgow Clan vs. Dundee Stars – Glasgow aims for a solid finish in seventh place.
Weekend Schedule
The weekend will feature a full slate of games involving all 10 teams. Key matchups include:
| Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|
| Belfast Giants vs. Guildford Flames | Nottingham Panthers vs. Cardiff Devils |
| Manchester Storm vs. Nottingham Panthers | Glasgow Clan vs. Sheffield Steelers |
| Coventry Blaze vs. Cardiff Devils | Coventry Blaze vs. Belfast Giants |
| Sheffield Steelers vs. Glasgow Clan | Guildford Flames vs. Manchester Storm |
| Fife Flyers vs. Dundee Stars | Fife Flyers vs. Dundee Stars |
As the regular season’s end approaches, all eyes are on these pivotal games. Each match will shape the playoff landscape, with teams striving for a solid position as they head into the postseason.
