Manchester Storm has established a lead in the playoff quarter-final after winning the first leg against the Nottingham Panthers. A decisive late goal from Matt Marcinew leaves the Panthers with a narrow one-goal deficit to overcome in the second leg.
Storm had initially built a two-goal advantage in the game before Marcinew’s crucial late strike. The victory puts Storm in a strong position as they head into the upcoming second leg of the playoff quarter-final series.
