| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Ottawa Nationals 3 at Chicago Cougars 1 |
| International Amphitheater |
| February 17, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Ottawa, R. Cunningham (G. Kirk) 1:55. |
| Penalties: L. Cahan, Chi 0:42; R. Cunningham, Ott 9:27. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: Chi bench 3:14; R. Fleming, Chi 9:24; R. Fleming, Chi (major) 9:24; R. Sentes, Ott 9:24; R. Sentes, Ott (major) 9:24; R. Paiement, Chi 14:05; R. Cunningham, Ott 17:45; R. Cunningham, Ott (game misconduct) 17:45; G. Trottier, Ott 20:00; R. Fleming, Chi 20:00. |
| Third Period - 2. Chicago, B. Sicinski (R. Paiement, L. Cahan) 1:39. 3. Ottawa, S. King (S. Warr, K. Stephanson) 5:44. 4. Ottawa, B. Charlebois (S. Warr) 6:10. |
| Penalties: M. Haney, Ott 4:37; J. Benzelock, Chi 11:27; M. Haney, Ott 11:27. |
| Shots: |
| Ottawa | 6 | 16 | 11 | - | 33 | | Chicago | 5 | 9 | 11 | - | 25 |
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| Goaltending: G. Gratton, Ott (60:00 25 shots, 24 saves W). J. McLeod, Chi (60:00 33 shots, 30 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,265. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
