| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cleveland Crusaders 1 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Boston Garden |
| January 30, 1973 |
|
| First Period - 1. New England, T. Caffery (T. Webster, T. Green) 4:01. |
| Penalties: J. French, NE 1:21; T. Webster, NE 13:52; J. Hardy, Cle 13:52; T. Hodgson, Cle 18:15. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, K. Ahearn (M. Hyndman, R. Ley) 4:38. 3. New England, T. Sheehy (J. French, T. Green) 12:19. |
| Penalties: W. Muloin, Cle 1:42; T. Green, NE 8:27; G. Cheevers, Cle 15:14; T. Hodgson, Cle 15:14; K. Ahearn, NE 15:14; B. Selwood, NE 17:03; G. Pinder, Cle 19:52. |
| Third Period - 4. Cleveland, R. Pumple (P. Andrea, W. Muloin) 7:47. 5. New England, T. Green (J. Danby, M. Hyndman) 19:41. |
| Penalties: W. Muloin, Cle 2:58; J. Dorey, NE 10:01. |
| Shots: |
| Cleveland | 11 | 9 | 11 | - | 31 | | New England | 17 | 17 | 12 | - | 46 |
|
| Goaltending: G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 31 shots, 30 saves W). |
| Attendance: 10,136. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
