Brendan McDowell had four goals and two assists to lead Melbourne Red Wings to a 7-3 victory over Melbourne Blackhawks.

McDowell's first goal came 10:56 into the first period. He then added goals at 8:30 into the second, at 3:33 into the third, and at 12:52 into the third.

By firing 27 shots on goal, Melbourne Red Wings exceeded the 3.6 shots it averages per game this year. Melbourne Red Wings surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Melbourne Red Wings has scored at the pace of 3.6 goals per game during the current campaign. Melbourne Red Wings could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

Melbourne Red Wings also got points from Matthew Stringer, who also grabbed two goals and four assists to lead the team in points. Damian Pandolfo also scored for Melbourne Red Wings. More assists for Melbourne Red Wings came via Chris Fahy, who had two and Brendan Knox and Dylan Black, who contributed one a piece.

Melbourne Blackhawks excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Melbourne Blackhawks put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.1 it averages per game. Melbourne Blackhawks was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 14 penalty minutes. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Melbourne Blackhawks was helped by Jack Carpenter, who tallied two goals. Carpenter scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 14:19 into the first period to make the score 1-1. A tripping penalty on Stringer had put Melbourne Blackhawks on the power play. Paul Lazzarotto picked up the assist. Carpenter's next tally on the power play made the score 2-1 Melbourne Blackhawks with 17:50 left in the second period. Melbourne Blackhawks earned a power play opportunity when Stringer was put in the box for roughing. Daniel Szalinski provided the assist. Melbourne Blackhawks additionally got points from Lazzarotto, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Melbourne Blackhawks received assists from Austin McKenzie and Benjamin Grant, who each chipped in one.

Robert Summons made 26 saves for Melbourne Red Wings on 29 shots. Mackenzie Hill rejected 20 shots on goal for Melbourne Blackhawks. Melbourne Blackhawks registered three goals on nine power play opportunities.