Playing their second of three games this week, the Fuel visits the Toledo Walleye on Friday night. Indy comes into Friday night having lost their last two games while Toledo is coming off of a 3-2 overtime win over the Fort Wayne Komets on Thanksgiving.
TIME: 7:15 p.m. ET
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TEAM RECORDS
IND: 4-8-0-1
TOL: 9-5-0-0
LAST TIME OUT
The Indy Fuel wrapped up a five-game road trip on November 14 facing the Toledo Walleye. Although the Fuel saw two goals from Kale Howarth and Brent Gates, the Fuel would eventually fall 7-4
NEEDING DEFENSE
Entering Friday night, the Fuel have given up five goals in back to back games. Friday’s road game will be the second straight road contest against the Walleye. Indy will be seeking revenge for their 7-4 loss at the Huntington Center on November 14.
AFFILIATE HELPERS
During their three-game homestand last week, the Fuel outscored their opponents 9-7. AHL-contracted players combined for six of their last 10 goals as well as two assists and a shutout from Cale Morris. Chad Yetman currently leads the team in points (4g, 9a) and Cliff Watson leads all Fuel defensemen in goals (4).
DEFENSIVE PRODUCTION
Coming into Friday’s contest, the Fuel are led by Mike Lee in assists. The second-year pro has picked up 10 helpers in his first 13 games this season, putting him in second place among ECHL defensemen in assists.
NEEDING WINS
The Fuel come into Friday’s road contest with a difficult record when playing away from Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Fuel will play five out of their next seven games on the road where they have earned a 1-5-0- record.
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