Andrew Lord is putting his faith in his Cardiff Devils captain and two Brits to add attacking depth during the Elite League title run-in.

Josh Batch, a 6ft 4ins powerhouse from Essex, has joined forces with in-form centre Matthew Myers and captain Jake Morissette on an effective forward line.

That combination will play a key role in Devils’ Elite League matches against Coventry Blaze away on Saturday and Sheffield Steelers at home the following evening.

“They have played together in the past, part of last season,” said Lord. “Batchie has had one heck of a season on defence for us, but I feel we had gone a little bit away from our strengths and felt Batchie up front would help.

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“He’s playing fast, playing physical and getting to the net. Those factors played a part in his goal against Glasgow Clan in midweek.

“Myersy has had a quality season for us, arguably one of or if not the best he’s had for us.

“We all know what Mo brings. He keeps it simple, does so many things exceptionally well and is a great PK guy. 

“That line will give us added depth during an important part of the season. Playing Batchie up front is a key part of the recipe and he’s still playing on D a little bit plus our PK.”

Devils face a huge battle against Coventry Blaze at the Skydome. The home team are involved in a fiercely contested battle to finish in the Elite League top eight and qualify for the end-of-season play-offs.

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Cardiff are level on points with Belfast Giants at the top with 11 fixtures left.

While Devils travel to Coventry (7pm) and then entertain Sheffield Steelers (4pm), Giants travel to Sheffield on Saturday (7pm) and then play Manchester Storm at home (4pm).

Cardiff v Sheffield does not count on Devils season tickets and the match starts at the earlier than usual time of 4pm.

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ELITE ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE 2018/19

TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS	PCT	GF	GA	PIM	STREAK
Belfast Giants	50	37	11	2	76	.760	194	123	629	3-0
Cardiff Devils	49	35	8	6	76	.776	196	130	561	1-0
Glasgow Clan	51	29	18	4	62	.608	183	156	648	0-3
Nottingham Panthers	52	25	18	9	59	.567	159	163	862	1-0
Guildford Flames	51	26	20	5	57	.559	166	155	622	5-0
Fife Flyers	48	24	19	5	53	.552	155	162	682	0-1
Sheffield Steelers	52	25	24	3	53	.510	156	179	752	0-1
Manchester Storm	51	22	24	5	49	.480	150	176	1067	1-0
Coventry Blaze	48	21	20	7	49	.510	172	187	636	0-2
Dundee Stars	49	18	19	12	48	.490	138	167	455	0-2
Milton Keynes Lightning	49	13	32	4	30	.306	120	191	851	1-0