| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints 2 at Cleveland Crusaders 1 |
| Cleveland Arena |
| March 24, 1973 |
|
| First Period - 1. Cleveland, P. Shmyr (G. Erickson, S. Krake) 8:05. |
| Penalties: S. Krake, Cle 3:02; M. McMahon, Min 18:02; P. Andrea, Cle 18:02. |
| Second Period - 2. Minnesota, T. Ryan 3:03. |
| Penalties: B. Klatt, Min 1:05; J. Arbour, Min 13:57; S. Krake, Cle 13:57. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Overtime - 3. Minnesota, B. Klatt (T. Hampson) 9:43. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Minnesota | 12 | 9 | 4 | 10 | - | 35 | | Cleveland | 14 | 13 | 8 | 3 | - | 38 |
|
| Goaltending: M. Curran, Min (69:43 38 shots, 37 saves W). B. Whidden, Cle (69:43 35 shots, 33 saves L). |
| Attendance: 8,471. |
| Minnesota Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
