THE NUMBERS GAME: Clan at Cardiff Devils – Friday

Glasgow Clan, sponsored by Aspray Glasgow West, are undertaking one last pre-Christmas trip and it’s back to Wales where they’ll meet Cardiff Devils.

Both sides clearly haven’t seen enough of each other this month so they’ll get together for some seasonal cheer, perhaps some eggnog and definitely big hits.

Let’s take a look at the numbers ahead of this one.

4

This is the fourth meeting between the Clan and the Devils in the space of 16 days – the second at the Vindico Arena and the second in league play

60

Clan’s last three games have gone beyond regulation 60 minutes, including both games against Coventry Blaze at the weekend.  Clan have taken a point from each of those games.

7

Clan have taken seven points from their games on the road this season, from just seven games.

39

Number of months since Clan won an Elite League regular season game at Vindico Arena/Ice Arena Wales.  Their last two victories there have been in the Challenge Cup and the play-offs, but in league play, haven’t won there since September 2019.

25

Number of points picked up by Clan’s #23 Gary Haden so far this season as the club’s top scorer so far.  Haden has 12 goals and 13 assists in 26 appearances.

793

Number of miles the Clan will travel from Braehead Arena to the Vindico Arena in Cardiff and back again to return in time for Saturday’s game with Dundee Stars

12

Number of points picked up by Clan’s #77 Darien Craighead in his last 11 games for the team in all competitions, scoring five goals and adding seven assists

93.20

Save percentage of Cardiff Devils’ netminder Ben Bowns in league play this season – the best of all goalies who have played ten or more games in the Elite League