Jonathan Weaver's goals could not prevent two defeats (Mark Tredgold)

Coventry Blaze suffered a double setback in their quest to retain their Elite League crown with defeats to the top two sides.

Blaze lost 4-1 away to second-placed Nottingham Panthers on Saturday, Jonathan Weaver netting for Coventry.

Weaver bagged a brace the following day but it was not enough to avoid a 4-3 overtime loss to Sheffield Steelers.

Dan Carlson also scored for Blaze, who are 10 points off leaders Steelers in fourth place with two games in hand.

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