| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cleveland Crusaders 0 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Boston Garden |
| November 27, 1972 |
|
| First Period - 1. New England, R. Ley (T. Williams, T. Green) 11:59. |
| Penalties: T. Webster, NE 2:50; T. Webster, NE 3:30; G. Pinder, Cle 10:39. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, L. Pleau (J. Dorey) 15:27. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 3. New England, T. Caffery (J. Dorey, B. Selby) 1:39. |
| Penalties: J. Hanna, Cle 7:13. |
| Shots: |
| Cleveland | 6 | 6 | 12 | - | 24 | | New England | 11 | 11 | 9 | - | 31 |
|
| Goaltending: G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 31 shots, 28 saves L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 24 shots, 24 saves W). |
| Attendance: 9,891. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |