Late Blaze goal defeats Devils in overtime
Coventry Blaze scored with only two seconds of overtime remaining to secure an Elite League win away to Cardiff Devils.Josh MacDonald put Devils ahead in the second period but Jackson Cressey levelled for Blaze in the third period.With the scores level in overtime and the game heading for a shootout, Nick Seltz struck to seal a dramatic win for Blaze.Devils are away to Sheffield Steelers on Saturday evening.
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