Melbourne Red Wings took the lead against Melbourne Blackhawks in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

Peter Colosimo provided Melbourne Red Wings with the game-winning tally when he scored 10:03 into the the first period. Nikolaos French provided the assist.

Melbourne Red Wings was led by Kurt Payne, who finished with one goal. Payne scored on the power play 7:27 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Melbourne Red Wings. Melbourne Red Wings earned a power play opportunity when Jack Carpenter was put in the box for delay of game. Brendan McDowell assisted on the tally.

Melbourne Red Wings put 18 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.2 it averages per game.

Brendan Knox also scored for Melbourne Red Wings. Other players who recorded assists for Melbourne Red Wings were Matthew Stringer, who had one.

Melbourne Blackhawks was held below its usual level of production. Melbourne Blackhawks averages 3.3 goals per game. By firing 18 shots on goal, Melbourne Blackhawks exceeded the 3.1 shots it averages per game this year.

Melbourne Blackhawks was led by Sam Hodic, who scored the team's only goal. Hodic scored on the power play 9:52 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Melbourne Red Wings. A slashing penalty on Liam Hayes had put Melbourne Blackhawks on the power play.

James McKendrick rejected 17 shots on goal for Melbourne Red Wings. Melbourne Red Wings incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Melbourne Blackhawks' Mackenzie Hill stopped 15 shots out of the 17 that he faced. Melbourne Blackhawks incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.