The game between Melbourne Ice and Sydney Ice Dogs was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Melbourne Ice emerged with a 3-2 win.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Jason Baclig secured the win for Melbourne Ice with a goal in the third period.

Melbourne Ice was sparked by Baclig, who registered one goal and one assist. Baclig scored 18:27 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Melbourne Ice. Jeremy Brown assisted on the tally.

Melbourne Ice stifled Sydney Ice Dogs' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Melbourne Ice put 33 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.5 it averages per game.

Melbourne Ice also had goals scored by Matthew Armstrong and Austin McKenzie, who each put in one. In addition, Melbourne Ice received assists from Tommy Powell, who had one.

Sydney Ice Dogs was held below its usual level of production. Sydney Ice Dogs averages 4.2 goals per game. By firing 24 shots on goal, Sydney Ice Dogs exceeded the 4.0 shots it averages per game this year.

Sydney Ice Dogs was led by John Clewlow, who racked up one goal and one assist. Clewlow scored 16:09 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Simon Barg provided the assist. Brian Funes also scored for Sydney Ice Dogs.

Melbourne Ice's Jaden Pine-Murphy stopped 22 shots out of the 24 that he faced. Melbourne Ice incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Timothy Noting rejected 30 shots on goal for Sydney Ice Dogs. Sydney Ice Dogs incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.