Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, Melbourne Ice battled back to claim a 4-3 victory over Brisbane Goannas.

Melbourne Ice never led in the game until netting the game winner. Melbourne Ice trailed 3-1 after a power play goal by Brisbane Goannas' Emma Gray at 13:27 in the second period. Melbourne Ice knotted 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.

With three goals and two assists between them, Christine Bestland and Alivia Del Basso teamed up to power Melbourne Ice's offense. Bestland registered two goals and one assist and Del Basso also notched one goal and one assist.

Melbourne Ice's offense was clicking better than usual and put 22 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.6 shots per game it averages.

Melbourne Ice also got points from Del Basso, who also finished with one goal and one assist. More assists for Melbourne Ice came via Anjali Thakker, Georgia Carson, Lindsay Audia, Shona Green, and Lucy Parrington, who contributed one each.

Brisbane Goannas excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. With 28 shots on target during the contest, Brisbane Goannas exceeded the 1.8 shot it averages per game this year.

Brisbane Goannas additionally got points from Kelly Costa, who also had one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Brisbane Goannas were Megan Gilchrist and Rosanna Routledge, who each chipped in two.

Michelle Coonan made 25 saves for Melbourne Ice on 28 shots. Melbourne Ice incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Keesha Atkins rejected 18 shots on goal for Brisbane Goannas. Brisbane Goannas incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.