The Indy Fuel remain in the hunt for a playoff spot after winning a hard-fought contest with the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-1 Friday night at the Fishers Event Center.  It was clear from the start both teams wanted this win, but at least in this instance, the Fuel wanted it more.

The Cyclones scored first in Period 1, with a goal by Curtis Hall.  That was the only Cincinnati goal Friday night.

In Period 2, Kevin Lombardi picked up his 15th goal of the season, tying the score.

The Fuel earned an insurance goal in the Period 3 as Darby Llewellyn  found the back of the net.

There were plenty of penalties and tempers flared at times.  Two of Indy’s goals were on the power play.

The Fuel won before a home crowd of 5,019.

The Fuel face the Bloomington Bison Saturday at 7pm and Wheeling Sunday at 4pm, both at the Fishers Event Center.