Steelers up to third with victory over Devils

Cardiff Devils in action against Sheffield SteelersRebecca Brain

Sheffield Steelers defeated Cardiff Devils 6-3 in the most recent meeting between the sides in January

Sheffield Steelers came from behind to earn a 5-2 victory over Cardiff Devils in the Elite League.

Kohen Olischefski fired the hosts into the lead after just 50 seconds at Vindico Arena.

But quickfire goals from Brett Ritchie and Stephen Harper ensured Sheffield led after the first period.

Brett Ferguson levelled for Cardiff midway through the second period, although Ryan Tait netted before Mikko Juusola scored a late brace in the third period as Sheffield claimed an impressive win in the Welsh capital.

Victory lifted Steelers up to third in the table, one place and a point behind Devils.

Cardiff return to action at Guildford Flames on Sunday (18:00 GMT). Sheffield host Coventry Blaze at 16:00 GMT on the same day.

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