| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Ottawa Nationals 2 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Boston Arena |
| November 18, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Ottawa, W. Carleton (G. Trottier, R. Climie) 3:50. 2. New England, M. Hyndman (T. Williams, B. Selby) 15:33. |
| Penalties: P. Hurley, NE 3:25; K. Stephanson, Ott 4:22; J. Donnelly, Ott 6:49; M. Hyndman, NE 9:15; T. Simpson, Ott 13:07; J. French, NE 19:31. |
| Second Period - 3. Ottawa, G. Trottier (W. Carleton, R. Climie) 1:03. 4. New England, B. Selwood (T. Sheehy) 1:56. 5. New England, T. Caffery (J. Dorey, B. Selwood) 10:24. |
| Penalties: J. Donnelly, Ott 8:25; J. Donnelly, Ott (misconduct) 8:25; K. Stephanson, Ott 8:44; S. Warr, Ott 9:33; T. Webster, NE 9:33; C. Meloff, Ott 11:03; T. Sheehy, NE 11:03; R. Ley, NE 13:23; W. Carleton, Ott 13:34; B. Selwood, NE 13:34. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Cunningham, Ott 13:11; P. Hurley, NE 13:42; W. Carleton, Ott 15:45. |
| Shots: |
| Ottawa | 14 | 21 | 10 | - | 45 | | New England | 8 | 12 | 14 | - | 34 |
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| Goaltending: L. Binkley, Ott (60:00 34 shots, 31 saves L). B. Landon, NE (60:00 45 shots, 43 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,537. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
