FORT WAYNE- The Fuel will take on the Fort Wayne Komets in a best-of-seven series in the first round of the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs. After clinching the division, the Komets earned the top seed in the Central division, giving them home ice advantage in the first round. Indy will play two games in Fort Wayne before returning home.
LAST TIME OUT
The last time these two teams met was on April 15, 2026 when the Fuel went to Fort Wayne to play a make-up game that was postponed earlier in the season. Despite keeping it a close game, the Fuel ultimately fell to the Komets, 4-3 in overtime. With four total power play goals in that game, special teams made a huge difference but it was William Dufour with two of them on the night that made the difference with the game winner in OT.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
While this is the first time that the Fuel and Komets are meeting in the playoffs, there is a longstanding rivalry between these two organizations and cities. This will be the first time these two cities face off in hockey playoffs since 1991 when the Ice and Komets went to seven games. The Checkers and Chiefs have also taken on the Komets in 1987 and the 1950’s.
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