Didrik Henbrant scored the overtime winner as Nottingham Panthers beat Coventry Blaze 3-2 to win the 2026 Challenge Cup Final.
Memories of the playoff final win over Cardiff Devils in April came flooding back as Panthers once again secured major silverware in overtime.
In another game full of drama, Panthers came from behind to lead 2-1 before the Blaze forced the extra period with a powerplay goal in the third session.
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Relive the highlights, celebrations and reaction from Wednesday night’s 2026 Challenge Cup success as Nottingham Panthers beat Coventry Blaze 3-2 in a thrilling final at a sold-out Motorpoint Arena.
Michael Pelech gave Coventry the lead before Panthers scored twice to lead by one.
Mitch Fossier tipped in Josh Tetlow’s shot before a face-off win by Chase Pearson set-up Jakob Stridsberg for a bullet of shot from from left-point.
Elijiah Barriga’s powerplay goal tied the game at two with just over eight minutes remaining.
Fossier and Bryan Lemos combined to feed Didrik Henbrant who went top-shelf to score the winner in overtime.
Relive another magical Motorpoint Arena night👉 https://youtu.be/QiINJvhWwSs?si=ug88wu3rBOUrHSu2