| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Ottawa Nationals 4 at Chicago Cougars 2 |
| International Amphitheater |
| December 30, 1972 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: L. Cahan, Chi 0:56; B. Charlebois, Ott 8:37; L. Mavety, Chi 8:37. |
| Second Period - 1. Ottawa, B. Conacher (M. Boland) 0:49. 2. Ottawa, G. Kirk (B. Gibbons) 2:53. 3. Ottawa, S. King (G. Kirk, R. Cunningham) 6:22. |
| Penalties: J. McLeod, Chi 4:21; S. Warr, Ott 6:08; G. Kirk, Ott (misconduct) 8:23; R. Morris, Chi 9:26; K. Stephanson, Ott 14:43; R. Morris, Chi 15:04; B. Leduc, Ott 15:04. |
| Third Period - 4. Chicago, D. Lodboa (R. Morris, R. Fleming) 8:55. 5. Chicago, D. Lodboa (R. Morris, L. Mavety) 17:08. 6. Ottawa, J. Gibson (S. King) 19:59. |
| Penalties: M. Amodeo, Ott 5:16. |
| Shots: |
| Ottawa | 7 | 11 | 5 | - | 23 | | Chicago | 3 | 10 | 15 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: G. Gratton, Ott (60:00 28 shots, 26 saves W). J. McLeod, Chi (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 5,694. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
