The Indy Fuel capped off their weekend series in Reading with a commanding 3-0 victory over the Royals Sunday, thanks to a stellar performance by goaltender Peyton Jones, who recorded his second shutout of the season. A scoreless deadlock was finally broken in the third period when the Fuel found their scoring touch, sealing their win and securing the sweep.

The first period was a cautious affair, marked by solid defensive play from both teams. Each side had a power-play opportunity, but neither could capitalize. The Royals edged out the Fuel in shots on goal 8-4, but Jones and Reading’s Parker GaHagen held firm in their respective nets.

The second period offered more of the same, as both teams struggled to generate offense and avoid the penalty box altogether. While the Fuel managed to outshoot the Royals 9-8, both goalies continued to impress, keeping the score tied heading into the final period.

The breakthrough finally came 8:42 into the third when Ty Farmer powered through Reading’s defense and delivered a slick backhanded shot to put the Fuel up 1-0 with his first goal of the season. The Fuel quickly built on that momentum, with Cam Hausinger scoring on a power play at 12:05 to extend the lead to 2-0. Brandon Saigeon then iced the game with an empty-net goal at 18:15, closing out a three-point night for him, with two assists and a goal.

Jones stopped all 23 of Reading’s shots, securing his second shutout of the season and helping the Fuel finish their road series on a high note. The Royals narrowly outshot the Fuel 23-20, but Indy’s disciplined play and timely scoring made the difference.