| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New York Raiders 2 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Boston Garden |
| December 9, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, B. Selwood (K. Ahearn, J. Dorey) 9:23. 2. New England, M. Hyndman (D. Sarrazin, J. Dorey) 13:21. 3. New York, G. Peacosh (B. Sheehan) 16:37. |
| Penalties: B. Morenz, NY 5:46. |
| Second Period - 4. New York, C. Reichmuth (G. Peters, M. Laughton) 12:16. |
| Penalties: B. Winograd, NY 14:17. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, T. Caffery (R. Ley) 5:50. 6. New England, J. Dorey (J. Danby) 19:53. |
| Penalties: K. Ahearn, NE 2:26; K. Douglas, NY 12:10; T. Caffery, NE 18:07. |
| Shots: |
| New York | 13 | 14 | 8 | - | 35 | | New England | 14 | 11 | 17 | - | 42 |
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| Goaltending: P. Donnelly, NY (60:00 42 shots L). B. Landon, NE (60:00 35 shots, 33 saves W). |
| Attendance: 8,116. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
