The Indy Fuel closed out a three-game week Sunday with a tough 1-0 loss on the road against the Fort Wayne Komets.

Fort Wayne wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Matt Copponi scored on the Komets’ first shot of the game just under three minutes into the opening period, assisted by Jalen Smereck and Harrison Rees. That early goal proved to be the only scoring of the night.

The Fuel struggled to generate offense early, recording their first shot on goal at the 10:32 mark of the first period. Fort Wayne controlled much of the opening frame, outshooting Indy 15-3 while taking a 1-0 lead into the first intermission.

Indy had a stronger start to the second period, registering three of the first four shots, but could not solve Komets goaltender Samuel Jonsson. Both teams had opportunities throughout the period, but Fuel goaltender Mitchell Weeks kept the deficit at one goal with several key saves.

The Fuel successfully killed off a hooking penalty midway through the period. Later, Fort Wayne’s Jonsson was assessed a delay-of-game penalty, but Indy could not take advantage on the power play after a broken stick disrupted a scoring opportunity. The Komets continued to control the shot totals, leading 20-9 after two periods.

Indy again came out with energy in the third period, firing the first three shots on goal. The Fuel received another power play midway through the period when Fort Wayne’s Harrison Rees was penalized for holding the stick, but the Komets penalty kill held strong.

Fuel coach Duncan Dalmao pulled Weeks for an extra attacker with 1:19 remaining, but the late push fell short. Fort Wayne finished with a 35-18 advantage in shots on goal.

Despite back-to-back come-from-behind victories earlier in the week, the Fuel were unable to generate the offense needed to extend their streak.

The Fuel return to the Fishers Event Center on March 20 for a matchup against the Utah Grizzlies during Faith & Family and USAC Racing Night.