The Indy Fuel stormed back from a three-goal deficit Wednesday night to defeat the Rapid City Rush 5–4 in overtime at the Fishers Event Center, taking the first of a three-game series this week.

After falling behind 4–1 midway through the second period, Indy responded with four unanswered goals to complete the comeback. Lee Lapid sealed the win just 1:02 into overtime with the Fuel’s only shot of the extra frame.

Rapid City jumped out to a 3–1 first-period lead on goals by Matt Hubbarde, Chaz Smedsrud, and Ryan Chyzowski, while Owen Robinson scored Indy’s lone goal of the opening frame. The Rush extended their lead to 4–1 in the second period on a goal from captain Ryan Wagner.

That’s when the Fuel took over. Sahil Panwar began the rally with his first goal at 14:26 of the second period, followed two minutes later by Kevin Lombardi’s tally that extended his point streak to six games. Panwar struck again early in the third, scoring on the power play to tie the game 4–4.

Indy outshot Rapid City 37–18 in regulation and 38–18 overall — their highest shot total of the season. Goaltender Owen Flores replaced starter Mitchell Weeks to begin the second period and stopped all shots he faced in relief.

The Fuel  will face the Rush again on Friday and Saturday here in Fishers to wrap up the three-game homestand.