Sydney Ice Dogs survived a determined comeback attempt by Melbourne Ice on the way to a 4-2 win.

Sydney Ice Dogs took a 4-0 lead during the second period, only to have Melbourne Ice storm back on a Tommy Powell goal 6:23 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Sydney Ice Dogs' penalty kill excelled, as Sydney Ice Dogs gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

Sydney Ice Dogs could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game. With 34 shots on target during the contest, Sydney Ice Dogs exceeded the 3.8 shots it averages per game this year.

Sydney Ice Dogs was helped by Simon Barg, who registered one goal and one assist. Barg scored on the power play 11:47 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Sydney Ice Dogs. Sydney Ice Dogs had gained a power play chance when Chris Frank was whistled for charging. Matt Puntureri assisted on the tally. Sydney Ice Dogs also got points from Puntureri, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Robert Malloy also scored for Sydney Ice Dogs. In addition, Sydney Ice Dogs received assists from Patrick Ward, Shannon McGregor, Dave Dunwoodie, and Todd Stephenson, who contributed one a piece.

Melbourne Ice's offense operated below it season average. Melbourne Ice averages 5.1 goals per game. By firing 27 shots on goal, Melbourne Ice exceeded the 4.5 shots it averages per game this year.

Melbourne Ice additionally got points from Jason Baclig, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Melbourne Ice were Lliam Webster and Matthew Armstrong, who each chipped in one.

Anthony Kimlin rejected 25 shots on goal for Sydney Ice Dogs. Sydney Ice Dogs registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Dahlen Phillips recorded 30 saves for Melbourne Ice. Melbourne Ice incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Melbourne Ice ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Frank was ejected from the game.