| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints 1 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Boston Arena |
| March 10, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Webster (T. Caffery, P. Hurley) 5:04. 2. New England, K. Ahearn (M. Byers, T. Williams) 11:59. |
| Penalties: M. McMahon, Min 3:12; T. Sheehy, NE 4:33; J. Arbour, Min 4:33; L. Pleau, NE 7:21. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, L. Pleau (J. French, T. Sheehy) 11:16. |
| Penalties: B. Selwood, NE 19:02. |
| Third Period - 4. Minnesota, B. Klatt (J. Johnson, W. Connelly) 0:15. |
| Penalties: D. Paradise, Min (misconduct) 2:10; L. Lilyholm, Min (major) 2:10; J. Dorey, NE (major) 2:10; T. Webster, NE 3:17; B. Selwood, NE 8:47; W. Connelly, Min 9:06. |
| Shots: |
| Minnesota | 14 | 8 | 6 | - | 28 | | New England | 5 | 13 | 19 | - | 37 |
|
| Goaltending: J. McCartan, Min (60:00 37 shots, 34 saves L). B. Landon, NE (60:00 28 shots, 27 saves W). |
| Attendance: 4,973. |
| Minnesota Coach: Harry Neale. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
