Canberra Brave took control early and never let up, rolling to a 7-3 regulation win over the Sydney Bears. The Brave won every period, building a lead they would not surrender.
The Brave jumped ahead 2-1 after the first period, then extended their advantage to 5-2 by the second. A 2-1 third period sealed the 7-3 final, with Canberra consistently outworking the Bears at even strength.
Canberra's balanced attack produced three goals in the middle frame and two in each of the others, matching the Bears period-for-period. The 7-3 final reflected the Brave's dominance across all three periods.