Perth Thunder won 3-1 on the road against Brisbane Lightning, breaking a scoreless first period with a decisive second-period push. The Thunder controlled the tempo after the intermission, generating two unanswered markers before Brisbane could find an answer.
After a tight opening frame with no goals, Perth struck twice in the second to take a 2-0 lead into the third. Brisbane cut the deficit 1-2 early in the final period, but the Thunder answered later in the frame to restore their two-goal cushion and close out regulation.
The Thunder's two-goal middle frame proved the difference, as they held Brisbane to just one goal despite a late push. Perth's defensive structure and timely finishing earned them the regulation win on the road.