But Dave Whistle�s team needed a goal late in the third period to clinch the tie and the valuable play-off point.

Steelers scored in the first period when Mike Peron picked up a loose puck deep in the Devils defensive zone to slam home at 18.52.

Devils took until two minutes from the end to equalise, when John Craighead scored off his own rebound shot.

Wednesday night�s result leaves Cardiff on four points from three games, Sheffield on four points from four games, with Belfast yet to record a point.

Coach Whistle was pleased with his team�s performance: �We put pressure on them and every player should be pleased with the way we played.

"In the first period we didn�t do a good job, but the second and third periods we really showed up - it�s a great point to get on the road again.

Devils now host Belfast Giants on Thursday night.