
Mavericks Edge Past Comets in Overtime to Reach Kelly Cup Finals
The Kansas City Mavericks clinched the Western Conference with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Fort Wayne Comets, setting up a Kelly Cup Finals showdown against the Florida Everblades.
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The Kansas City Mavericks clinched the Western Conference with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Fort Wayne Comets, setting up a Kelly Cup Finals showdown against the Florida Everblades.

The Kansas City Mavericks clinched the Bruce Taylor Trophy on Tuesday night, edging the Fort Wayne Komets 4‑3 in overtime during Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The sudden‑death goal by Jakov Novak sealed a dramatic victory that left the arena roaring.

A standout defensive prospect narrows his list, visits Ann Arbor, and prepares to announce his college choice shortly after a key weekend trip.

The Kansas City Mavericks and Fort Wayne Komets are set to contest the 2026 Western Conference Finals, a best‑of‑seven series that will decide the Bruce Taylor Trophy recipient.