Paul Lazzarotto scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Melbourne Whalers picked up the extra point in a 3-2 (1-0 SO) win over Melbourne Glaciers.

In a losing effort, Melbourne Glaciers was led by Corey Stinger, who had two goals. Stinger scored the first of his two goals at 14:37 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Stinger's next tally made the score 2-2 with 11:43 left in the third period. Sam Hodic assisted on the tally.

In a losing effort, Melbourne Glaciers was sparked by Stinger, who finished with two goals.

Melbourne Whalers' offense was clicking better than usual and put 19 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.7 shot per game it averages.

Melbourne Whalers was led by Lazzarotto, who tallied one goal. Lazzarotto scored 31 seconds into the third period to make the score 2-1 Melbourne Whalers. Harrison Jaunozols provided the assist. Melbourne Whalers also got a goal from Nickolaos French as well. In addition, Melbourne Whalers received assists from Zahan Shafeeg, who had one.

Melbourne Glaciers managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Melbourne Glaciers wound up below its season average of 7.0 penalty minutes per game. The 21 shots that Melbourne Glaciers put on net surpassed Melbourne Glaciers' average of 3.0 shots per game this season. Melbourne Glaciers' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Other players who recorded assists for Melbourne Glaciers were Lenny Lee, who had one.

Mackenzie Hill made 19 saves for Melbourne Whalers on 21 shots. Melbourne Whalers incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Fraser Ohlson rejected 16 shots on goal for Melbourne Glaciers. Melbourne Glaciers registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.