Ice hockey – Panthers maul sad Capitals

Capitals in action earlier this season. Picture Ian Coyle

Elite League: Nottingham Panthers 12, Edinburgh Capitals 1

Ainars Podzins provided Edinburgh Capitals only joy when they were hammered 12-1 at Nottingham Panthers.

Jordan Kelsall, Mark Derlago and Alexander Mokshantsev all claimed doubles in the runaway win.

Panthers won the first session 6-0 before Podzins scored five minutes into the middle period.

Then they were hit by five goals before the close of the period and another after 52 minutes to complete the scoring.