INDIANAPOLIS - The Fuel head to Cincinnati for a crucial division matchup against the Cyclones to wrap up their St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
LAST TIME OUT
The Cyclones have had the Fuel’s number so far this season and the last matchup was no different.
Cincy got out to a hot start, scoring the game’s first three goals. Indy bounced back with a goal from Andrew Bellant in the final five minutes of the second period but the Cyclones immediately responded 14 seconds into the third period.
The game would finish 4-1 in favor of the Cyclones with Zack Andrusiak walking away with two goals for Cincinnati.
STAY HOT FOR ST. PATRICK
The Fuel are coming off a two-game sweep at home of the Tulsa Oilers to start the long weekend of games, helping them propel forward in the standings and continue their playoff push.
The division race is tight and a win over Cincinnati will not only give them further firepower in the overall standings but help bolster their division record as well.
AROUND THE DIVISION
The Toledo Walleye hold the lead in the division with 79 points, virtually securing themselves the top dogs in the division once the regular season ends. The Nailers and Fuel are neck-and-neck at 71 and 70 points, respectively. The Komets and Wings are fighting for fourth place with 67 and 65 points, respectively. Finally, Cincinnati and Iowa bring up the bottom of the division with 57 and 54 points, respectively.
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