| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 6 at Ottawa Nationals 3 |
| Ottawa Civic Centre |
| April 1, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Ottawa, W. Carleton (G. Kirk) 3:15. 2. Ottawa, T. Martin (W. Carleton) 10:11. |
| Penalties: L. Lund, Hou 0:28; B. Gibbons, Ott 6:56; R. Larose, Hou 9:39; R. Cunningham, Ott 12:52. |
| Second Period - 3. Ottawa, B. Conacher (R. Sentes, T. Martin) 6:32. 4. Houston, T. Taylor (M. Hall, L. Lund) 7:40. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 11:18; B. Gibbons, Ott 16:28. |
| Third Period - 5. Houston, E. Hoesktra 2:54. 6. Houston, T. Taylor (M. Hall, L. Lund) 11:27. 7. Houston, T. Taylor (P. Popiel, J. Schella) 14:16. 8. Houston, G. Labossiere (B. McDonald, B. Smith) 17:26. 9. Houston, M. Hall (L. Lund, T. Taylor) 19:48. |
| Penalties: T. Taylor, Hou 4:29; K. Stephanson, Ott 6:53; P. Popiel, Hou 6:57; K. Stephanson, Ott 12:50; E. Hoesktra, Hou 12:50; G. Trottier, Ott 17:11. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 18 | 12 | 15 | - | 45 | | Ottawa | 8 | 10 | 7 | - | 25 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 25 shots, 22 saves W). G. Gratton, Ott ( L). |
| Attendance: 4,080. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
