15 Feb 2020, 19:00 | Regular season | SSE Arena Belfast |
Belfast Giants | 3-2 | Manchester Storm |
Periods: Shots: | 1-0 (14-7) | 0-1 (10-10) | 2-1 (14-11) | Total: 38-28 |
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Referees: Shayne Alward(CAN)/Dean Smith(UK)  |  Spectators: 5589 |
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Goals and assists
Belfast Giants went back into third with a win by the odd goal in five in an exciting games against Manchester Storm.
The Giants led after a very even first period in Belfast thanks to Jordan Smotherman, who finished off the move from close range via a great pass from Elgin Pearce. Manchester deservedly tied things up with 2:45 to go in period two through Scott Simmonds to make it all to play for in the third.
The hosts went back into the lead with 46:26 on the clock when Ciaran Long deflected Kevin Raine's shot from the point past Matt Ginn, and then extended their advantage to two through Brian Ward with 5:14 to play.
Manchester got themselves back to within one with Simmonds' second of the night at 57:29, but they were unable to find another and left empty-handed.