The Canberra Brave rode a three-goal third period to a decisive 9-5 regulation win over the Brisbane Lightning in Australian Ice Hockey League action. The Brave's offensive depth overwhelmed the Lightning, who held an early lead but could not contain the visitors' attack as the game progressed.
Brisbane struck first, outscoring Canberra 3-2 in the opening period to take a 3-2 lead. The Brave responded in the second, netting four goals to the Lightning's two, flipping the score to 6-5 in their favor after 40 minutes. Canberra then locked down defensively in the third, scoring three unanswered while holding Brisbane scoreless to seal the victory.
Canberra's nine goals came from a well-distributed attack, with no single player accounting for more than a share of the total scoring. The Lightning managed five goals over the first two periods but were shut out in the final frame, unable to mount a comeback as the Brave controlled play down the stretch.