| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cleveland Crusaders 3 at Quebec Nordiques 1 |
| Le Colisee |
| December 7, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Quebec, F. Golembrosky (F. Lacombe, J. Payette) 8:39. 2. Cleveland, G. Pinder 19:18. |
| Penalties: W. Muloin, Cle 13:14; M. Rouleau, Que 18:46. |
| Second Period - 3. Cleveland, G. Jarrett (R. Buchanan, G. Pinder) 17:42. |
| Penalties: F. Lacombe, Que 8:58. |
| Third Period - 4. Cleveland, G. Jarrett (G. Pinder) 11:07. |
| Penalties: F. Golembrosky, Que 15:33. |
| Shots: |
| Cleveland | 10 | 8 | 9 | - | 27 | | Quebec | 11 | 7 | 7 | - | 25 |
|
| Goaltending: G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 25 shots, 24 saves W). J. Lemelin, Que (60:00 27 shots, 24 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,901. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
| Quebec Coach: Maurice Filion. |
