| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 3 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Boston Garden |
| December 2, 1973 |
|
| First Period - 1. New England, T. Williams (J. French, R. Ley) 0:23. 2. New England, L. Pleau (T. Webster, J. Dorey) 1:51. 3. Chicago, F. Rochon (J. Hardy, D. Maggs) 2:53. |
| Penalties: R. Paiement, Chi 9:49; L. Pleau, NE 16:33. |
| Second Period - 4. New England, T. Webster (L. Pleau, D. Blackburn) 0:48. 5. Chicago, L. Mavety 2:10. 6. New England, T. Webster (L. Pleau, D. Blackburn) 7:17. 7. Chicago, B. Liddington (E. Nesterenko, D. Maggs) 18:58. |
| Penalties: L. Mavety, Chi 9:44; D. Proceviat, Chi 11:52; J. French, NE 11:52. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Morris, Chi 5:04; D. Blackburn, NE 11:26. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 8 | 6 | 9 | - | 23 | | New England | 16 | 15 | 7 | - | 38 |
|
| Goaltending: C. Newton, Chi (60:00 38 shots, 34 saves L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 23 shots, 20 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,605. |
| Chicago Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
