| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 3 at New York Raiders 8 |
| Madison Square Garden |
| December 11, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. New York, W. Rivers (B. Winograd, R. Ward) 16:04. |
| Penalties: K. Douglas, NY 12:26; K. Douglas, NY (misconduct) 12:26. |
| Second Period - 2. Chicago, B. Whitlock (R. Morris, B. Barber) 2:42. 3. New York, N. Ferguson (B. Jones) 6:56. 4. New York, M. Laughton (C. Reichmuth) 8:56. 5. Chicago, B. Barber (L. Cahan, B. Whitlock) 9:18. 6. Chicago, R. Fleming 14:42. 7. New York, R. Ward (W. Olds, K. Douglas) 15:46. |
| Penalties: R. Paiement, Chi 5:11; K. Block, NY 14:17. |
| Third Period - 8. New York, W. Rivers (R. Ward, W. Olds) 6:19. 9. New York, C. Reichmuth (M. Laughton, B. Winograd) 10:04. 10. New York, H. Willis 12:28. 11. New York, B. Jones (K. Block) 18:40. |
| Penalties: R. Paiement, Chi 10:11; C. Reichmuth, NY 10:11; R. Paiement, Chi 12:53; C. Reichmuth, NY 17:04. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 9 | 13 | 14 | - | 36 | | New York | 4 | 11 | 14 | - | 29 |
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| Goaltending: J. McLeod, Chi (60:00 29 shots, 21 saves L). P. Donnelly, NY (60:00 36 shots, 33 saves W). |
| Attendance: 2,917. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
