After already guaranteeing a third-place finish in the Rapid Solicitors Elite League standings, Panthers posted a ninth shut-out of the season against the hapless Capitals.

As well as goaltender Craig Kowalski posting a 22-shot shut-out, Matt Francis netted himself a hat-trick, with Sami Ryhanan chipping in with 1+4.

It also saw Panthers record their sixth straight win on home ice, whilst Edinburgh suffered their eighth straight loss on the road.

As a result Hull have qualified for the play-offs with the final spot now being between Edinburgh and Dundee.