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Belfast Giants moved to the top of the Elite League with an impressive 3-0 victory over former leaders Nottingham Panthers.

Giants stretched their winning run to five games as Great Britain goalkeeper Stephen Murphy produced a 29-shot shut-out.

In contrast, it is the third consecutive away defeat for previous pacesetters Nottingham.

New Giants signing Jeff Szwez, an arrival from American Hockey League Philadelphia Phantoms, scored twice while Colin Shields completed the one-sided victory.

Cardiff Devils moved second with a comprehensive 9-2 home win over Newcastle Vipers.

Max Birbraer contributed an Elite League record seven assists while Cardiff's Mark Smith and Brad Voth both grabbed hat-tricks.

Basement side Edinburgh Capitals needed a penalty shoot-out to get the better of Sheffield Steelers.

Simon Lambert's made the decisive contribution with two strikes and a penalty winning shot as Sheffield's woeful home run - they've won just once in seven games - continued.

Lambert opened Edinburgh's account and Michael Benyon doubled their advantage with a powerplay strike.

Sheffield were always in the game though and responded with three goals in five minutes - a Rod Sarich double and Doug Sheppard strike.

Benyon restored parity before the third period saw the teams trade four goals - Joey Talbot and Matt Hubbauer netting for Sheffield and Martin Cingel and Ben O'Connor responding for the visitors.

Overtime remained goalless and Lambert settled it in the shoot-out.

More Than The Games / Eurosport