| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Quebec Nordiques 2 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 3 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| January 12, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Minnesota, J. Johnson (M. Pearson) 11:37. |
| Penalties: G. Konik, Min 0:11; J. Payette, Que 8:03. |
| Second Period - 2. Quebec, A. Gaudette (J. Tremblay, P. Roy) 4:14. 3. Minnesota, J. Johnson (M. McMahon, D. Paradise) 11:31. |
| Penalties: M. Antonovich, Min 3:51; B. Klatt, Min 4:48; M. McMahon, Min 13:06; B. Guindon, Que 13:06; C. Falkman, Min 18:57; C. Falkman, Min 18:57; M. McMahon, Min 19:50; R. Leclerc, Que 19:55. |
| Third Period - 4. Minnesota, L. Lilyholm (B. MacMillan, F. Sanders) 15:34. 5. Quebec, P. Guite (P. Roy, J. Payette) 15:58. |
| Penalties: J. Cartier, Que 6:46; R. Leclerc, Que (major) 16:59; J. Arbour, Min (major) 16:59. |
| Shots: |
| Quebec | 6 | 10 | 11 | - | 27 | | Minnesota | 10 | 12 | 19 | - | 41 |
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| Goaltending: R. Brodeur, Que (60:00 41 shots, 38 saves L). M. Curran, Min (60:00 27 shots, 25 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,184. |
| Quebec Coach: Maurice Filion. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
