| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Ottawa Nationals 2 at Cleveland Crusaders 4 |
| Cleveland Arena |
| March 31, 1973 |
|
| First Period - 1. Ottawa, G. Kirk (M. Amodeo, B. Gibbons) 14:13. |
| Penalties: B. Leduc, Ott 4:34. |
| Second Period - 2. Cleveland, T. Hodgson (J. Hardy, R. Pumple) 5:34. 3. Cleveland, R. Pumple (R. Hopiavuori, R. Buchanan) 18:34. |
| Penalties: P. Shmyr, Cle 10:40; M. Amodeo, Ott 12:48. |
| Third Period - 4. Cleveland, R. Hopiavuori (J. Wiste, G. Jarrett) 2:14. 5. Ottawa, B. Charlebois (G. Trottier, T. Martin) 15:07. 6. Cleveland, G. Pinder (G. Jarrett, R. Clearwater) 19:48. |
| Penalties: T. Hodgson, Cle 4:19; M. Amodeo, Ott 8:46; J. McMasters, Cle 13:27; T. Hodgson, Cle (major) 19:13; R. Sentes, Ott (major) 19:13; T. Simpson, Ott (game misconduct) 19:13. |
| Shots: |
| Ottawa | 12 | 7 | 12 | - | 31 | | Cleveland | 12 | 15 | 12 | - | 39 |
|
| Goaltending: L. Binkley, Ott (40:00 27 shots, 25 saves), G. Gratton, Ott (20:00 L). B. Whidden, Cle (60:00 31 shots, 29 saves W). |
| Attendance: 5,829. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
