Melbourne Ice climbed out of a two-goal hole to beat Brisbane Goannas, 4-3.

Melbourne Ice never led in the game until netting the game winner. Melbourne Ice was down 3-1 after a power play goal by Brisbane Goannas' Emma Gray at 13:27 in the second period. Melbourne Ice tied things up at 3-3 on a goal by Olivia Dawson at 14:23 in the third period. Melbourne Ice netted the game winner at 16:28 in the third period on a goal by Dawson.

Melbourne Ice was paced on offense by Christine Bestland and Alivia Del Basso, who combined for five points. Bestland registered two goals and one assist and Del Basso also notched one goal and one assist.

By firing 22 shots on goal, Melbourne Ice exceeded the 3.6 shots it averages per game this year.

Melbourne Ice additionally got points from Del Basso, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, Melbourne Ice received assists from Anjali Thakker, Georgia Carson, Shona Green, and Lucy Parrington, who each chipped in one.

Brisbane Goannas excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Brisbane Goannas' offense was clicking better than usual and put 28 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.8 shot per game it averages.

Brisbane Goannas also got points from Kelly Costa, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for Brisbane Goannas came via Megan Gilchrist and Rosanna Routledge, who contributed two each.

Michelle Coonan rejected 25 shots on goal for Melbourne Ice. Melbourne Ice incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Keesha Atkins recorded 18 saves for Brisbane Goannas. Brisbane Goannas incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.