Ryan Smith scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Perth Pelicans picked up the extra point in a 4-3 (1-0 SO) win over Perth Sharks.

The shootout lasted for eight attempts between the teams.

Perth Pelicans overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. Perth Pelicans was down 2-0 after a goal by Perth Sharks' Tomek Sak at 5:42 in the second period. Perth Pelicans tied things up at 3-3 on a goal by Lyndon Lodge at 1:17 in the third period.

Perth Pelicans was sparked by Smith, who grabbed one goal. Smith scored 9:51 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Alastair Lambers provided the assist.

Perth Pelicans managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Perth Pelicans finished below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game. With 26 shots on target during the contest, Perth Pelicans exceeded the 2.6 shots it averages per game this year.

Perth Pelicans was helped by Smith, who racked up one goal. Perth Pelicans also got points from Lodge, who also registered one goal and one assist and Rhys Dumpleton, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, Perth Pelicans received assists from Gabriel Devereux-Smith, who had one.

Perth Sharks put 20 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.8 it averages per game. Perth Sharks got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Perth Sharks was helped by William Moffatt, who had two goals. Moffatt scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 14:59 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Perth Sharks. Perth Sharks earned a power play opportunity when Lodge was put in the box for hooking. James Woodman picked up the assist. Moffatt's next tally on the power play made the score 3-2 Perth Sharks with 8:50 left in the second period. Woodman provided the assist. Other players who recorded assists for Perth Sharks were Bradley Campbell, who had one.

Perth Pelicans' Dathan Pleiter stopped 17 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Perth Pelicans registered zero goals on zero power play opportunities. Mark McCann rejected 22 shots on goal for Perth Sharks. Perth Sharks finished the contest with no penalties and went 1-for-1 with the man advantage.