| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New York Raiders 3 at Ottawa Nationals 2 |
| Ottawa Civic Centre |
| February 8, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. New York, N. Ferguson (G. Peacosh, R. Ward) 4:57. 2. New York, K. Block (W. Olds) 7:00. 3. Ottawa, G. Kirk (J. Gibson, R. Cunningham) 9:15. |
| Penalties: B. Gibbons, Ott 3:47; C. Reichmuth, NY 6:00; B. Winograd, NY 17:47. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: K. Block, NY 11:27; T. Simpson, Ott 12:51; B. Perry, NY 12:51; W. Carleton, Ott 17:53. |
| Third Period - 4. Ottawa, S. King (J. Gibson) 1:13. 5. New York, G. Peacosh (N. Ferguson, R. Ward) 14:09. |
| Penalties: B. Gibbons, Ott 13:41. |
| Shots: |
| New York | 11 | 7 | 8 | - | 26 | | Ottawa | 17 | 12 | 8 | - | 37 |
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| Goaltending: P. Donnelly, NY (60:00 37 shots, 35 saves W). L. Binkley, Ott (60:00 26 shots, 23 saves L). |
| Attendance: 2,123. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
