| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints 1 at New England Whalers 5 |
| Boston Garden |
| October 23, 1972 |
|
| First Period - 1. New England, L. Pleau 14:38. |
| Penalties: P. Hurley, NE 2:39; T. Sheehy, NE 8:39; L. Lilyholm, Min 8:39; F. Sanders, Min 15:08. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, T. Earl (B. Selwood) 15:34. 3. New England, T. Caffery (T. Williams) 18:41. |
| Penalties: F. Sanders, Min 3:29; B. Selwood, NE 4:21; M. Antonovich, Min 9:44; M. Hyndman, NE 9:44; T. Sheehy, NE 14:16. |
| Third Period - 4. Minnesota, G. Konik (B. MacMillan, F. Sanders) 3:44. 5. New England, T. Sheehy 15:41. 6. New England, J. Danby (T. Green, J. French) 16:21. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Minnesota | 17 | 11 | 7 | - | 35 | | New England | 8 | 6 | 13 | - | 27 |
|
| Goaltending: M. Curran, Min (60:00 35 shots, 30 saves L). B. Landon, NE (60:00 27 shots, 26 saves W). |
| Attendance: 11,426. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
