The Edinburgh Capitals lost out in Manchester to the Phoenix by four goals to two in their game in hand over the Stingrays, with the Phoenix needing a last minute empty net goal from David Beauregard to make the victory certain.
The loss leaves the Caps still a point ahead of the Excel Hull Stingrays with both sides having five games remaining before that final day playoff showdown.
As it stands:
8th- Edinburgh GP47, W 13, OTL6, L28, GF146, GA219, GDIFF -73, PTS 31
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9th- Stingrays GP47, W 13, OTL5, L29, GF127, GA210, GDIFF -83, PTS 30
