| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Quebec Nordiques 4 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Boston Garden |
| October 19, 1972 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: P. Roy, Que 1:16; B. Selwood, NE 5:40; M. Harvey, Que 6:06; R. Ley, NE 8:54. |
| Second Period - 1. New England, L. Pleau (T. Webster) 13:42. 2. Quebec, J. Gendron (M. Parizeau) 17:22. |
| Penalties: F. Lacombe, Que 6:15; M. Harvey, Que 14:24; M. Harvey, Que 14:24; T. Webster, NE 14:24; T. Webster, NE 14:24. |
| Third Period - 3. New England, R. Ley (T. Webster) 0:46. 4. New England, T. Webster (D. Sarrazin, L. Pleau) 4:47. 5. Quebec, B. Guindon (M. Harvey) 6:19. 6. Quebec, R. Leclerc (P. Roy, Y. Bergeron) 10:05. 7. Quebec, R. Leclerc (M. Archambault, M. Parizeau) 15:04. |
| Penalties: J. Cunniff, NE 1:35; R. Jordan, NE 15:27. |
| Shots: |
| Quebec | 18 | 6 | 12 | - | 36 | | New England | 7 | 12 | 12 | - | 31 |
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| Goaltending: S. Aubry, Que (60:00 31 shots, 28 saves W). A. Smith, NE (60:00 36 shots, 32 saves L). |
| Attendance: 10,460. |
| Quebec Coach: Maurice Filion. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
