Melbourne Mustangs rolled to a 7-1 regulation win over Adelaide Adrenaline, putting the game away with a three-goal second period that turned a two-goal lead into a five-goal cushion. The Mustangs controlled the pace from the opening faceoff and never allowed Adelaide back into the contest.
The first period set the tone, with Melbourne taking a 3-1 lead. They then blanked Adelaide 3-0 in the middle frame to stretch the score to 6-1, and added a single goal in the third to close out the 7-1 final. The special teams and forecheck kept Adelaide pinned in their own zone for long stretches.
The final margin of six goals reflected Melbourne's dominance across all three periods, outscoring Adelaide 6-0 after the opening stanza. The Mustangs' ability to sustain pressure and convert consistently left Adelaide with no answer in a one-sided affair.