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Gameday Report: Mavericks vs. Komets

March 2, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release


INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - The Kansas City Mavericks wrap up a season-long eight-game home stand with a pair of games against the Fort Wayne Komets, starting Friday night at 7:05.

The game is the final of the 'Friday Night Ice' series on KSMO-TV with Joel Goldberg and Simon Watson on the call.

The Matchup

Kansas City Mavericks (27-27-0-2) vs. Fort Wayne Komets (38-13-2-1)

7:05 p.m.

Silverstein Eye Centers Arena | Independence, Mo.

Mavs Minutes

Forgettable February

After starting 2018 with a 7-3-0-0 record in January the Mavericks took a step back as they went 2-8-0-1 in February. Kansas City will look to flip the script once again as the season enters the home stretch with the start of March, beginning with a pair of games against Fort Wayne.

Komets Come In Hot

The Komets come to Kansas City as the hottest team in the ECHL, getting at least a point in their last 13 games. Fort Wayne hasn't lost in regulation since Jan. 26 and is 17-1-0-1 in its last 19 games, 33-8-0-1 since Nov. 19. The Mavericks come into tonight's game owning a 2-1 lead in the season series against Fort Wayne.

Elby Lights The Lamp

Mavericks captain Tyler Elbrecht scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's game against Rapid City, a slap shot from just inside the red line that found its way through Adam Vay. It was his first goal since March of last season as the defensive-minded defenseman joined fellow blue-liner (turned forward) Alex Brooks in scoring their first goals of the campaign in the last week.

Playoff Picture

Despite a rough February, the Mavericks find themselves only three points out of the playoffs and fourth-place Kalamazoo. The Mavs trail fifth-place Indy by a solitary point and have two games remaining against the Fuel. Kansas City does not play against the Wings again this season.

Fast Start Key

The Komets have few weak spots, but they are notably slow starters on the year. Fort Wayne has been outscored in only one period this season - the first - by a 56-55 margin. That changes dramatically after the first intermission as the Komets have outscored opponents 76-45 in the second and 97-52 in the third. Kansas City enters tonight's game with a record of 11-7-0-0 when leading after 20 minutes on the year, 5-15-0-2 when trailing at the first intermission.

How to Follow

For lines, goals and period recaps, follow the Mavericks on Twitter (@KC_Mavericks). For play-by-play updates, follow @KCMavsGameday. The game will air on KSMO-TV as the final game of the 10-game Friday Night Ice slate for this season with Joel Goldberg and Simon Watson on the call. Bob Rennison's radio call alongside Ryan Gibson is available via the Mavericks' mobile app, KCMavericks.com and 100.1 FM radio in Kansas City.

Up Next

The Mavericks and Komets meet again on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. for Hockey Heritage Night, the final game of a season-long eight-game home stand.

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