Kalamazoo is 17-3-2 when leading after one period.
The K-Wings host Tulsa on Wednesday, visit Brampton on Friday and host Indy on Saturday and Sunday.
Mark Cooper is on a six-game point streak (4g-3a).
The Mavericks are tied for first in the Western Conference with 14 road wins (14-9-0).
Kansas City is at Cincinnati on Thursday and Toledo on Friday and Saturday.
C.J. Motte made a season-high 41 saves while extending his personal winning streak to three games in the Mallards' 6-2 victory over Kalamazoo on Friday.
Quad City is 3-0-1 in its last four home games.
The Mallards host Tulsa on Tuesday (completion of suspended game), Indy on Friday and Fort Wayne on Saturday before visiting the Komets on Sunday.