| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 3 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Boston Garden |
| December 16, 1973 |
|
| First Period - 1. New England, T. Williams (J. French, A. Karlander) 4:37. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, T. Green (J. French, A. Karlander) 10:59. |
| Penalties: D. Maggs, Chi 6:05; T. Sheehy, NE 7:31; F. Rochon, Chi 14:06; B. Liddington, Chi 19:34. |
| Third Period - 3. Chicago, J. Hardy (D. Maggs, R. Fleming) 2:11. 4. Chicago, B. Liddington (P. Stapleton, R. Backstrom) 9:15. 5. Chicago, R. Backstrom (B. Liddington, R. Paiement) 14:20. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 7:29. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 12 | 9 | 14 | - | 35 | | New England | 9 | 15 | 6 | - | 30 |
|
| Goaltending: R. Coutu, Chi (60:00 30 shots, 28 saves W). B. Landon, NE (60:00 35 shots, 32 saves L). |
| Attendance: 5,828. |
| Chicago Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
