Belfast Giants moved level on points at the top of the Elite League by storming to a 4-0 victory at Nottingham Panthers on Saturday evening.

Giants advanced to 26 points alongside Panthers and Coventry Blaze thanks to two goals from Jeff Szwez alongside efforts from Colin Shields and Brandon Benedict.

GB goaltender Stephen Murphy impressed for the Giants, making 32 saves for his fourth shutout of the season.

Coventry were also winners, 6-3 over Edinburgh Capitals, with a brace apiece from Luke Fulghum and Jonathan Weaver.

Elsewhere, Newcastle Vipers secured a 2-1 overtime victory over Cardiff Devils thanks to David Longstaff's powerplay goal, while Hull Steelers beat Sheffield Stingrays 4-1.