| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cleveland Crusaders 3 at New York Raiders 1 |
| Madison Square Garden |
| October 19, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Cleveland, R. Pumple (J. Hardy, R. Clearwater) 6:03. |
| Penalties: G. Pinder, Cle 7:56; J. McMasters, Cle 18:46; P. Shmyr, Cle 19:42. |
| Second Period - 2. New York, N. Ferguson (B. Sheehan, B. Perry) 6:10. 3. Cleveland, S. Krake (P. Shmyr, R. Buchanan) 8:05. |
| Penalties: B. Speer, NY 2:36; W. Olds, NY 15:45; W. Muloin, Cle 18:02. |
| Third Period - 4. Cleveland, G. Jarrett (S. Krake, R. Buchanan) 15:34. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Cleveland | 6 | 13 | 8 | - | 27 | | New York | 8 | 12 | 7 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 27 shots, 26 saves W). P. Donnelly, NY (60:00 27 shots, 24 saves L). |
| Attendance: 5,290. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
