| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Los Angeles Sharks 4 at Chicago Cougars 2 |
| International Amphitheater |
| December 2, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Los Angeles, J. Szura (M. Byers, T. Gilmore) 0:12. 2. Los Angeles, G. Veneruzzo (J. LeBlanc, A. White) 2:32. |
| Penalties: G. Veneruzzo, LA 7:46; L. Mavety, Chi 13:17; J. Popiel, Chi 19:03. |
| Second Period - 3. Los Angeles, G. Veneruzzo (J. LeBlanc, A. White) 9:22. |
| Penalties: J. Watson, LA 4:42; J. LeBlanc, LA 9:53; J. Popiel, Chi 10:18. |
| Third Period - 4. Chicago, B. Whitlock (R. Anderson) 6:47. 5. Chicago, R. Fleming (B. Glenwright, B. Whitlock) 15:52. 6. Los Angeles, G. Veneruzzo 19:17. |
| Penalties: E. Heiskala, LA 13:34; R. Paiement, Chi 13:34; B. MacNeil, LA (misconduct) 20:00. |
| Shots: |
| Los Angeles | 9 | 8 | 8 | - | 25 | | Chicago | 2 | 5 | 9 | - | 16 |
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| Goaltending: R. Gillow, LA (60:00 16 shots, 14 saves W). A. Gill, Chi, J. McLeod, Chi. |
| Attendance: 4,399. |
| Los Angeles Coach: Terry Slater. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
