Ethan Cornford had two goals to lead Melbourne Whalers to a 5-2 victory over Perth Pelicans.

Cornford's tallies came on the power play at 1:58 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Melbourne Whalers and 6:02 into the second to make the score 3-1 Melbourne Whalers.

Melbourne Whalers managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Melbourne Whalers wound up below its season average of 8.0 penalty minutes per game. Melbourne Whalers' offense was clicking better than usual and put 20 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.1 shots per game it averages. Melbourne Whalers' goal total was higher than its season average. Melbourne Whalers averages 2.7 goals per game. Melbourne Whalers capitalized on Perth Pelicans' penalties, netting two goals while skating with a man advantage. Melbourne Whalers got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Melbourne Whalers additionally got points from Austin McKenzie, who also registered two goals and one assist to lead the team in points and Christopher Wong, who also had one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Melbourne Whalers were Huw Ohlson, who had one and Tommy Roberts, who had two.

Perth Pelicans put 28 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.4 it averages per game.

Perth Pelicans was helped by Rhys Dumpleton, who grabbed one goal. Dumpleton scored short handed 2:54 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Perth Pelicans found itself down a man on Dumpleton's holding. Kieren Webster picked up the assist. Perth Pelicans also got points from Webster, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Perth Pelicans received assists from Jordan Grover, Zane Cunliffe, and David Mahood, who each chipped in one.

Mackenzie Hill recorded 26 saves for Melbourne Whalers. Rowan Sobey took the loss and made seven saves before being replaced by Stephen McCann who made eight saves. Perth Pelicans incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.