Tyler Kubara lifted Sydney Maple Leafs to a 3-0 victory with a hat trick against Melbourne Blackhawks.

Kubara got on the scoresheet 39 seconds into the first period. He then added goals at 7:08 into the first and at 10:00 into the second.

Sydney Maple Leafs excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The 18 shots that Sydney Maple Leafs put on net surpassed Sydney Maple Leafs' average of 2.1 shots per game this season.

More assists for Sydney Maple Leafs came via Riley Major, Scott Clemie, Samuel Lammert, and Saxon Air, who contributed one a piece.

Melbourne Blackhawks managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Melbourne Blackhawks wound up below its season average of 13.0 penalty minutes per game. Melbourne Blackhawks could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Melbourne Blackhawks averages 3.1 goals per game. With 22 shots on target during the contest, Melbourne Blackhawks exceeded the 3.1 shots it averages per game this year.

Dylan Burgess recorded 22 saves for Sydney Maple Leafs. Sydney Maple Leafs incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors and had no power play opportunities. Melbourne Blackhawks' Mackenzie Hill stopped 15 shots out of the 18 that he faced.