Peter Campbell scored a hat-trick in Sheffield

George Awada, Carlyle Lewis and Peter Campbell scored goals in the first period and the prolific Campbell added to his tally in the second period.

Campbell then completed his hat-trick and Mark Morrison made it 6-0 before Doug Sheppard replied for Sheffield.

The Giants face an away trip to Cardiff Devils on Sunday evening.

Belfast had extended their winning streak to eight matches with a 7-4 win over Basingstoke Bison at the Odyssey Arena on Thursday night.

After a scoreless first period, Brad Cruikshank and Greg Chambers put Bison 2-0 ahead but Trevor Johnson and Mark Morrison goals levelled for the Giants.

Ed Courtenay scored three goals in the third period with Peter Campbell and Carlyle Lewis also on the scoresheet.

Cruikshank and Owen both scored goals for the visitors in the final period.