Melbourne Whalers tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Sydney Sabres would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

A goal by Cameron Todd put Sydney Sabres up 4-2 in the third period, but Melbourne Whalers pulled to within one on Paul Lazzarotto's tally 14:57 into the third period.

Sydney Sabres was led by Todd, who had one goal and one assist. Todd scored 14:44 into the third period to make the score Sydney Sabres.

Sydney Sabres put 30 shots on net during the contest, more than the 4.3 it averages per game.

Sydney Sabres additionally got points from Bryan Costa, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Sydney Sabres included Casey Kubara and Hayden Sheard, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Sydney Sabres were Joshua Hansen and Samuel Lammert, who contributed one each.

With 20 shots on target during the contest, Melbourne Whalers exceeded the 2.9 shots it averages per game this year.

Melbourne Whalers also got a goal from Christopher Wong as well. In addition, Melbourne Whalers received assists from Austin McKenzie, who had two.

Rhett Kelly rejected 17 shots on goal for Sydney Sabres. Sydney Sabres incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Melbourne Whalers' Mackenzie Hill stopped 26 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Melbourne Whalers incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.