| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 3 at New York Raiders 0 |
| Madison Square Garden |
| December 31, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Webster (B. Selby) 18:15. |
| Penalties: C. Reichmuth, NY 6:38; T. Webster, NE 13:00; P. Donnelly, NY 13:00; M. Laughton, NY 18:46; M. Laughton, NY (misconduct) 18:46. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: B. Selwood, NE 1:54; T. Sheehy, NE 8:12; J. Danby, NE 13:52. |
| Third Period - 2. New England, K. Ahearn (P. Hurley) 8:26. 3. New England, P. Hurley (T. Caffery) 18:48. |
| Penalties: M. Laughton, NY (misconduct) 18:48. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 11 | 6 | 5 | - | 22 | | New York | 8 | 10 | 10 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 28 shots, 28 saves W). P. Donnelly, NY (60:00 22 shots, 19 saves L). |
| Attendance: 5,888. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
