Melbourne Ice steamrolled the Central Coast Rhinos 14-3 in regulation, winning in a dominant offensive display. The decisive margin was built early, with Melbourne scoring five unanswered goals before the first intermission.
The Ice added five more in the second period to push the lead to 10-1, effectively ending the contest by the midway point. The Rhinos managed three goals of their own across the final two periods, but Melbourne's relentless attack poured in four more in the third to cap the 14-goal outburst.
The 14-goal performance stands as the game's defining number, an avalanche that saw Melbourne score in every period and never let the Rhinos within striking distance. Special teams and goaltending details are unavailable, but the raw offensive output decided the outcome.