| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints 5 at New York Raiders 4 |
| Madison Square Garden |
| October 22, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. New York, R. Ward (K. Block, C. Chartre) 8:37. 2. New York, C. Chartre (B. Perry, B. Sheehan) 11:10. 3. New York, K. Douglas (A. White) 16:36. 4. Minnesota, K. Christiansen (T. Ball, J. Arbour) 17:57. 5. Minnesota, W. Connelly (T. Hampson) 18:44. |
| Penalties: T. Ball, Min 2:06; B. Speer, NY 6:04; F. Speck, Min 7:13; J. Arbour, Min 11:04; K. Douglas, NY 11:32; D. Paradise, Min 13:54. |
| Second Period - 6. Minnesota, B. MacMillan 12:25. 7. Minnesota, T. Hampson (M. Pearson) 13:46. |
| Penalties: H. Willis, NY 8:46; H. Willis, NY 14:38. |
| Third Period - 8. Minnesota, W. Connelly (T. Hampson, M. McMahon) 11:06. 9. New York, R. Ward (W. Rivers, K. Block) 13:50. |
| Penalties: M. McMahon, Min 1:15; B. Morenz, NY 3:43; G. Konik, Min 19:24. |
| Shots: |
| Minnesota | 12 | 11 | 3 | - | 26 | | New York | 15 | 3 | 7 | - | 25 |
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| Goaltending: P. Donnelly, NY (60:00 26 shots, 21 saves W). |
| Attendance: 4,411. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
