| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Ottawa Nationals 2 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 3 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| January 14, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Minnesota, M. Antonovich (J. Johnson, M. McMahon) 8:36. 2. Ottawa, G. Kirk (J. Gibson, T. Martin) 15:41. |
| Penalties: R. Cunningham, Ott (major) 6:36; B. MacMillan, Min (major) 6:36. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: J. Johnson, Min 9:34; Min bench 14:01. |
| Third Period - 3. Minnesota, L. Lilyholm (F. Sanders, B. MacMillan) 8:50. 4. Ottawa, R. Sentes (G. Trottier, K. Stephanson) 12:07. |
| Penalties: M. McMahon, Min 10:02; M. McMahon, Min (misconduct) 10:02; K. Stephanson, Ott 12:16; K. Stephanson, Ott (major) 15:27; F. Sanders, Min (major) 15:27; M. Amodeo, Ott (misconduct) 15:27. |
| Overtime - 5. Minnesota, L. Lilyholm (W. Connelly, J. Johnson) 5:58. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Ottawa | 9 | 12 | 9 | 6 | - | 36 | | Minnesota | 11 | 14 | 11 | 7 | - | 43 |
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| Goaltending: G. Gratton, Ott (65:58 43 shots, 40 saves L). M. Curran, Min (65:58 36 shots, 34 saves W). |
| Attendance: 5,899. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
