| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cleveland Crusaders 2 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Boston Garden |
| April 18, 1973 |
|
| First Period - 1. New England, T. Sheehy (J. French, J. Dorey) 4:56. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 7:13; G. Pinder, Cle 8:16; P. Shmyr, Cle 10:28; P. Hurley, NE 11:58; S. Krake, Cle 15:24; M. Byers, NE 19:16. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: J. McMasters, Cle 2:44; S. Krake, Cle 6:16; G. Pinder, Cle (misconduct) 8:51; J. Wiste, Cle 13:11; R. Ley, NE 15:20; R. Ley, NE 15:20; J. Wiste, Cle 15:20; T. Hodgson, Cle 17:48. |
| Third Period - 2. Cleveland, R. Buchanan (R. Pumple, T. Hodgson) 2:48. 3. Cleveland, R. Pumple (P. Andrea) 12:29. 4. New England, L. Pleau (R. Ley, T. Sheehy) 15:40. 5. New England, T. Sheehy (L. Pleau, J. French) 19:35. |
| Penalties: P. Hurley, NE 0:53; G. Pinder, Cle 5:37. |
| Shots: |
| Cleveland | 11 | 11 | 9 | - | 31 | | New England | 13 | 12 | 9 | - | 34 |
|
| Goaltending: G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 32 shots, 29 saves L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 26 shots, 24 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,101. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
