Goals from Jason Kostadine and Steve Slonina meant the Rays got points on the board in the Cup's group stages at the first time of asking.

BBC: Rays get a point in Cup opener

Steve Slonina netted for the Rays in the second period but the shots reigned in at the other end from the home side as they went 5-2 up.

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American Jake Riddle talked his way into the bin for the Rays for 10 minutes shortly after the goal but while he was sitting out the penalty Steve Slonina was in the right place to redirect Kostadine's shot into the Panthers net for the final goal of the game after 23 minutes.

BBC: Rays get a point in Cup opener