| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 5 at Los Angeles Sharks 2 |
| Los Angeles Sports Arena |
| December 14, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Sheehy (J. French, L. Pleau) 9:04. 2. New England, T. Green (T. Webster, R. Ley) 11:06. 3. Los Angeles, J. LeBlanc (A. White, G. Veneruzzo) 18:13. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - 4. New England, L. Pleau (J. French, T. Sheehy) 6:22. 5. New England, J. Dorey 15:35. 6. New England, P. Hurley (T. Caffery) 19:36. |
| Penalties: J. Watson, LA 19:29. |
| Third Period - 7. Los Angeles, T. Serviss (B. Young, J. Watson) 2:53. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 3 | 7 | 3 | - | 13 | | Los Angeles | 13 | 12 | 11 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 36 shots, 34 saves W). G. Gardner, LA (60:00 13 shots, 8 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,224. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
| Los Angeles Coach: Terry Slater. |
