Cardiff Devils triumphed in the first half of their weekend double-header against Mincoffs Newcastle Vipers with a 4-1 win in Cardiff Bay.

Mike Prpich scored twice while Phil Hill and Tyson Teplitsky added one apiece for the Devils.

Derek Campbell netted for the seventh-ranked Viper, but the win consolidated the Devils' grip on fifth place after Manchester's 6-2 loss against Coventry.

Newcastle host the Devils in Sunday's rematch (1700 GMT).

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