Peter Campbell bagged a brace for the Giants in the league defeat

Peter Campbell put Belfast ahead but Nottingham hit back with goals from Mark Richardson and Sean McAslan (2).

Campbell pulled one back but Patrik Wallenberg struck Nottingham's fourth before Mark Dutiaume gave the Giants hope by making it 4-3.

However, the Panthers secured a fifth win over the Giants this season with late Kevin Bergin and Wallenberg goals.

Belfast travel to face Coventry Blaze in their next fixture on Sunday night.