Cardiff Devils just wrapped up their opening weekend of the Elite League season with a tight 2-1 victory over Glasgow Clan at the Vindico Arena. What a start, right? This win wasn’t just a regular W, it pushed the Devils to their second successive league victory, showing everyone they mean business right out of the gate on October 4, 2026.
Back-to-Back Buzz: Devils Keep Rolling
Seriously, this team is coming out hot! After shutting down Manchester Storm 2-0 on Saturday, the Devils picked up right where they left off. Kohen Olischefski got things going early, netting one in the first period to give the home side the lead. Then, Joey Martin decided to double that advantage in the second, making it feel like the Devils were really going to run away with it.
Clan Fights Back, But Devils Hold Tight
But hold up, Glasgow wasn’t going down without a fight! Jake Johnson pulled one back for the Clan in the final period, trimming that lead and making things real tense. You just know everyone in the arena was on the edge of their seats. Big props to the Devils for holding strong and closing out that 2-1 win. That kind of grit is what you love to see in early season battles.
What’s next for these guys? The Devils are back home next Saturday, hosting Dundee Stars. Then they face Belfast Giants the very next day. Can they keep this momentum rolling and make it three or even four straight wins? You know we’ll be watching to see if they can keep building on this absolute buzz of an opening weekend.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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