Brisbane Lightning erased an early two-goal deficit and claimed a 7-6 regulation win over the Adelaide Adrenaline. A four-goal third period proved decisive after the teams were tied 3-3 through 40 minutes.
Adelaide controlled the opening period, taking a 2-0 lead, but Brisbane answered with a 3-1 second period to level the score. In the third, Brisbane outscored Adelaide 4-3 to secure the road victory in regulation.
The game was defined by offense, with the teams combining for 13 goals and the third period alone producing seven. Brisbane's response after falling behind early was the difference in a tightly contested regulation result.