Melbourne Red Wings' Matthew Stringer scored 1:22 into overtime to beat Sydney Maple Leafs, 5-4 (OT).

Melbourne Red Wings pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 28 penalty minutes.

With 27 shots on target during the contest, Melbourne Red Wings exceeded the 3.4 shots it averages per game this year.

Melbourne Red Wings was led by Brendan McDowell, who finished with three goals and one assist. Melbourne Red Wings also got points from Stringer, who also registered one goal and two assists. Dylan Black also scored for Melbourne Red Wings. More assists for Melbourne Red Wings came via Thomas Roberts, who had two and Chris Fahy and Brendan Knox, who contributed one a piece.

By firing 25 shots on goal, Sydney Maple Leafs exceeded the 2.4 shots it averages per game this year. Sydney Maple Leafs could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

Sydney Maple Leafs was led by Cameron Todd, who grabbed two goals and two assists. Todd scored the first of his two goals at 1:43 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Sydney Maple Leafs. Riley Major provided the assist. Todd's next tally made the score 4-3 Melbourne Red Wings with 6:26 left in the second period. Scott Clemie assisted on the tally. Sydney Maple Leafs additionally got points from Jayden Ryan, who also had one goal and one assist. Sydney Maple Leafs also got a goal from Nolan Barlow as well. Other players who recorded assists for Sydney Maple Leafs were Steven Naidovksi and Chris Shepherd, who each chipped in one.

Melbourne Red Wings' James McKendrick stopped 21 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Melbourne Red Wings registered two goals on eight power play opportunities. Jake Burgess rejected 22 shots on goal for Sydney Maple Leafs. Sydney Maple Leafs registered one goal on six power play opportunities.