Walleye fall to Komets in Central Division showdown

Toledo and Fort Wayne faced off in a key ECHL matchup between division leaders.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:10am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an ECHL hockey game, with the players and puck broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette.The Walleye and Komets battled in a high-scoring divisional matchup that saw Fort Wayne pull away late.Fort Wayne Today

The Toledo Walleye lost 5-3 to the Fort Wayne Komets on Sunday in a clash between the top two teams in the ECHL's Central Division. The game featured a high-scoring affair as the two division rivals battled for positioning atop the standings.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season matchup between two of the top teams in the Central Division. The Walleye and Komets are expected to be in contention for the division title, so this game could have implications for the playoff race down the line.

The details

The Komets jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but the Walleye battled back to tie the game at 2-2. However, Fort Wayne pulled away in the third period, scoring three unanswered goals to secure the victory.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Toledo Walleye

A professional ice hockey team based in Toledo, Ohio that plays in the ECHL.

Fort Wayne Komets

A professional ice hockey team based in Fort Wayne, Indiana that plays in the ECHL.

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What’s next

The Walleye and Komets will meet again on April 25th in Toledo for their next divisional matchup.

The takeaway

This was an important early-season clash between two of the top teams in the ECHL's Central Division. The Komets' victory gives them an edge in the division standings, but there is still plenty of hockey left to be played between these two rivals.