| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints 6 at Chicago Cougars 3 |
| International Amphitheater |
| December 14, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Minnesota, M. McMahon (B. Klatt, T. Hampson) 0:58. 2. Minnesota, G. Morrison (W. Connelly, D. Paradise) 8:01. |
| Penalties: R. Fleming, Chi 1:54. |
| Second Period - 3. Minnesota, K. Christiansen (B. Klatt) 0:11. 4. Minnesota, M. McMahon 6:07. 5. Chicago, B. Liddington (D. Knibbs, B. Whitlock) 8:16. 6. Minnesota, T. Hampson (K. Christiansen, T. Ball) 13:36. 7. Chicago, B. Liddington (B. Whitlock, B. Barber) 15:05. 8. Chicago, R. Paiement (J. Popiel) 15:48. |
| Penalties: F. Sanders, Min 7:14; Min bench 11:21; D. Paradise, Min 11:51; R. Morris, Chi 11:51. |
| Third Period - 9. Minnesota, B. Klatt (K. Christiansen) 11:09. |
| Penalties: J. Arbour, Min 2:16; J. Popiel, Chi 3:56; F. Sanders, Min 4:53; L. Lilyholm, Min 18:24. |
| Shots: |
| Minnesota | 12 | 9 | 8 | - | 29 | | Chicago | 8 | 6 | 12 | - | 26 |
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| Goaltending: M. Curran, Min (60:00 26 shots, 23 saves W). A. Gill, Chi (60:00 29 shots, 23 saves L). |
| Attendance: 2,185. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
