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The Wheeling Nailers secured a crucial victory on Wednesday night as they faced off against the Fort Wayne Komets at WesBanco Arena. The Nailers dominated the game with a 4-1 win, thanks to stellar performances from Jaxon Castor in goal and Jordan Martel on offense.

The first period saw a tight battle between the two teams, with David Jankowski scoring the opening goal for Wheeling at the 6:08 mark. The Nailers continued their strong play in the second period, fending off a barrage of shots from the Komets and adding two more goals to extend their lead to three.

Justin Addamo and Jordan Martel combined for a goal in the second period, with Tanner Laderoute also finding the back of the net on a power play. Despite a goal from Ethan Keppen for the Komets in the third period, the Nailers maintained control of the game and sealed the victory with a final goal from Jordan Frasca.

Jaxon Castor was a standout performer for the Nailers, making 31 saves in the game. The team’s strong special teams play also played a crucial role in securing the win.

With the victory, the Nailers are now one step closer to their goal of making the playoffs. They have two more regular season home games this weekend, including a Frosty Friday matchup against Toledo and Fan Appreciation Night against Cincinnati on Saturday.

The Nailers will look to build on their momentum from this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the upcoming games.