The Indy Fuel delivered a much-needed response Tuesday night, defeating the Fort Wayne Komets 6-3 at Fishers Event Center to get back into their first-round playoff series.

After struggling in the opening two games in Fort Wayne, the Fuel played a more disciplined, aggressive game—limiting penalties and applying steady offensive pressure. The result keeps Indy from falling into a 3-0 hole and trims the Komets’ lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Indy set the tone early. Tyler Paquette opened the scoring just three minutes into the game. Midway through the first period, Matt Petgrave capitalized on a brief two-man advantage following back-to-back Fort Wayne penalties. Less than a minute later, Chase DeFoe added another goal, giving the Fuel a commanding 3-1 lead at the first intermission.

The momentum carried into the second period, where Jordan Martin scored twice for Indy. Fort Wayne managed one goal in the period, but the Fuel still held a comfortable 5-2 lead heading into the final frame.

Tyler Weiss extended the advantage to 6-2 early in the third period. The Komets answered with a goal from William Dufour and added another late score after pulling goaltender Nathaniel Day for an extra attacker, but the comeback fell short.

The win marks a significant shift for the Fuel against the Central Division champions and gives Indy a chance to even the series on home ice.

Game 4 is set for Wednesday night at Fishers Event Center. A victory would send the series back to Fort Wayne tied at two games apiece.