Shaun Tobin scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Perth Sharks picked up the extra point in a 6-5 (1-0 SO) win over Perth Pelicans.

The shootout featured six attempts between both teams.

Perth Sharks saw a four-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Perth Sharks made the score 4-0 on a goal by Adam Primmer at 7:34 in the second period. Perth Pelicans evened things up at 5-5 on a goal by Lyndon Lodge at 14:01 in the third period.

The 19 shots that Perth Sharks put on net surpassed Perth Sharks' average of 6.0 shots per game this season. Perth Sharks got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. Perth Sharks could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

Perth Sharks was helped by Benedik Stolze, who registered one goal. Stolze scored 7:29 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Perth Sharks. Ryan Smith assisted on the tally. Perth Sharks additionally got points from Jordan Williams, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Perth Sharks included Ivan Ageev and William Moffatt, who each put in one.

Perth Pelicans put 26 shots on net during the contest, more than the 4.5 it averages per game.

Perth Pelicans also got points from Kieren Webster, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Zane Cunliffe, who also had one goal and one assist. Ronan Devahasdin also scored for Perth Pelicans. More assists for Perth Pelicans came via Rhys Dumpleton, who had one and Tom Smail, who had two.

Mark McCann made 21 saves for Perth Sharks on 26 shots. Perth Sharks registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Perth Pelicans' starting goalie, Stephen McCann, made 12 saves and finished with the sol before he was taken out in favor of Rowan Sobey, who stopped one shot. Perth Pelicans incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.