Komets Extend Winning Streak to Four Games with 3-1 Victory at Norfolk

Fort Wayne takes sole possession of first place in ECHL Central Division standings.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Komets defeated the Norfolk Admirals 3-1 on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to four games. The victory moves Fort Wayne into sole possession of first place in the ECHL's Central Division standings, two points ahead of the Toledo Walleye.

Why it matters

The Komets' strong run of form has allowed them to overtake the Walleye and claim the top spot in the division. With two more games against Norfolk coming up, Fort Wayne has a chance to further solidify their position at the top of the standings.

The details

Kyrill Tyutyayev opened the scoring for the Komets in the first period with his 14th goal of the season. Norfolk tied the game in the second period, but Jayden Grubbe scored to give Fort Wayne a 2-1 lead. James Stefan added an empty-net goal late in the third period to seal the 3-1 victory. Goaltender Samuel Jonsson made 25 saves for the Komets.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
  • The Komets and Admirals will play again on Friday, February 21, 2026 and Saturday, February 22, 2026, both games starting at 7:05 pm.

The players

Kyrill Tyutyayev

A forward for the Komets who scored the opening goal of the game, his 14th of the season.

Jayden Grubbe

A Komets forward who scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, his fifth of the season.

James Stefan

A Komets forward who scored an empty-net goal late in the third period, his 19th goal of the season.

Samuel Jonsson

The Komets' goaltender who made 25 saves to preserve the 3-1 victory.

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What’s next

The Komets and Admirals will play two more games this weekend, on Friday and Saturday, with both games starting at 7:05 pm.

The takeaway

The Komets' fourth straight win has vaulted them into sole possession of first place in the ECHL's Central Division. Their ability to win on the road against a divisional opponent demonstrates their status as a top team in the league this season.