Toledo Walleye Edge Indy Fuel in Overtime Thriller

Dramatic 5-4 win extends Walleye's winning streak to 3 games.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 10:03pm

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In a back-and-forth battle that went to overtime, the Toledo Walleye defeated the Indy Fuel 5-4 on Wednesday, April 01, 2026. The Walleye scored the game-winning goal in the extra period to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This hard-fought win keeps the Walleye in contention for a playoff spot, while the Fuel missed an opportunity to gain ground in the standings. The overtime thriller showcases the intensity of the rivalry between these two ECHL teams.

The details

The Walleye got goals from Tanner Dickinson, Cam Hausinger, Mitch Lewandowski, Brendon Michaelian, and Dylan Moulton, while the Fuel scored from Cody Laskosky, Marcus Joughin, and Jordan Martin. Neither team could break the deadlock in regulation, setting the stage for the dramatic overtime finish.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 01, 2026.
  • The Walleye and Fuel will face off again on Friday, April 03, 2026, with the Walleye playing the Wings and the Fuel taking on the Bloomington Bison.

The players

Tanner Dickinson

Forward for the Toledo Walleye.

Cam Hausinger

Forward for the Toledo Walleye.

Cody Laskosky

Forward for the Indy Fuel.

Marcus Joughin

Forward for the Indy Fuel.

Jordan Martin

Forward for the Indy Fuel.

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What they’re saying

“That was a hard-fought battle out there tonight. Both teams really left it all on the ice.”

— Tanner Dickinson, Forward, Toledo Walleye

“We had our chances, but just couldn't capitalize when it mattered most. Hats off to Toledo, they played a great game.”

— Cody Laskosky, Forward, Indy Fuel

What’s next

The Walleye and Fuel will face off again on Friday, April 03, 2026, with the Walleye playing the Wings and the Fuel taking on the Bloomington Bison.

The takeaway

This thrilling overtime matchup between the Walleye and Fuel showcases the intensity of the rivalry between these two ECHL teams as they battle for playoff positioning. The Walleye's dramatic victory keeps them in contention, while the Fuel missed an opportunity to gain ground in the standings.