Robert Summons scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Melbourne Red Wings held off the challenges of Sydney Maple Leafs in a tough 2-1 win.

Melbourne Red Wings took over the lead for good with a goal by Summons at 6:47 in the first period. Dylan Black picked up the assist.

Melbourne Red Wings was led by Brendan McDowell, who racked up one goal. McDowell scored on the power play 7:41 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Melbourne Red Wings. Melbourne Red Wings had gained a power play chance when Riley Major was whistled for elbowing. Brendan Knox assisted on the tally.

Melbourne Red Wings' offense was clicking better than usual and put 23 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.3 shots per game it averages.

In addition, Melbourne Red Wings received assists from Chris Fahy, who had one.

Sydney Maple Leafs struggled to put together a cohesive attack and finished with a mere 14 shots over the course of the game. However, Sydney Maple Leafs launched more shots in the game than the 1.3 per game it averages.

Sydney Maple Leafs was led by Scott Clemie, who scored the team's only goal. Clemie scored on the power play 10:41 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Melbourne Red Wings. Sydney Maple Leafs had taken the advantage when Melbourne Red Wings' Julius Vitikka got sent off for hooking. Jayden Ryan provided the assist.

James McKendrick made 13 saves for Melbourne Red Wings on 14 shots. Melbourne Red Wings incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Harley Quinton-Jones rejected 21 shots on goal for Sydney Maple Leafs. Sydney Maple Leafs incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with six minors.