The Wichita Thunder relied on strong defense and standout goaltending from Gabriel Carriere to shut out the Indy Fuel 1-0 Friday night at the Fishers Event Center.

Despite generating significantly more shots on goal, the Fuel could not find a way past Carriere, who turned aside every scoring chance.

The game’s only goal came in the first period when Wichita’s Ryan Finnegan scored what proved to be the decisive tally.

The Thunder were assessed two four-minute major penalties during the game, but the Fuel were unable to capitalize on either opportunity.

Unlike Wednesday night’s contest — which was delayed by a power outage and ended with several on-ice fights — Friday’s matchup featured no such fisticuffs.

Despite the loss, the Fuel remain in third place in the Central Division of the ECHL Western Conference.

The two teams will meet again Saturday night at the Fishers Event Center, marking the third matchup between the clubs in four days.