Brendan Kong scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Sydney Wolf Pack held off the challenges of Melbourne Whalers in a tough 2-1 win.

Sydney Wolf Pack was sparked by Jake Knott, who had one goal. Knott scored 12:13 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Sydney Wolf Pack. Bayley Kubara picked up the assist.

The 39 shots that Sydney Wolf Pack put on net surpassed Sydney Wolf Pack's average of 1.9 shot per game this season.

Melbourne Whalers struggled to put together a cohesive attack and finished with a mere 12 shots over the course of the game. Still, the total topped Melbourne Whalers' average of 1.2 per game this year. Melbourne Whalers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Sydney Wolf Pack to score on any of its seven power plays.

Melbourne Whalers was led by Harrison Jaunozols, who scored the team's only goal. Jaunozols scored 12:57 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Sydney Wolf Pack. Damian Pandolfo assisted on the tally.

Jonathan Hughes rejected 11 shots on goal for Sydney Wolf Pack. Sydney Wolf Pack incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Mackenzie Hill made 37 saves for Melbourne Whalers on 39 shots. Melbourne Whalers totaled 35 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play. For Melbourne Whalers, Taras Cheprakon was ejected from the game.