| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints 3 at Chicago Cougars 4 |
| International Amphitheater |
| December 8, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Chicago, J. Popiel (R. Anderson, L. Mavety) 0:21. |
| Penalties: B. Whitlock, Chi (misconduct) 5:53; D. Paradise, Min 8:17; T. Ball, Min 13:30; R. Anderson, Chi 13:43. |
| Second Period - 2. Chicago, R. Fleming (L. Mavety, B. Whitlock) 7:59. 3. Minnesota, T. Ball (K. Christiansen) 9:37. 4. Minnesota, W. Connelly (F. Speck) 14:40. |
| Penalties: D. Lodboa, Chi 0:55; M. Pearson, Min 4:06; D. Paradise, Min 6:40; M. Antonovich, Min 13:06; R. Morris, Chi 13:06; B. Barber, Chi 14:54; Min bench 19:59. |
| Third Period - 5. Minnesota, L. Lilyholm (T. Ryan) 2:02. 6. Chicago, B. Sicinski (J. Popiel) 9:32. |
| Penalties: J. Arbour, Min 12:15; L. Cahan, Chi 17:49. |
| Overtime - 7. Chicago, R. Fleming (B. Sicinski) 4:10. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Minnesota | 6 | 7 | 10 | 0 | - | 23 | | Chicago | 10 | 13 | 12 | 1 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: J. McCartan, Min (64:10 36 shots, 32 saves L). J. McLeod, Chi, A. Gill, Chi. |
| Attendance: 2,838. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
