| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints 1 at Cleveland Crusaders 2 |
| Cleveland Arena |
| December 22, 1973 |
|
| First Period - 1. Cleveland, G. Erickson (G. Jarrett, S. Krake) 6:54. |
| Penalties: S. Cardwell, Min 5:48; R. Walker, Cle 8:48; P. Shmyr, Cle 12:26; J. Arbour, Min 16:43; P. Andrea, Cle 17:46. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Walker, Cle 1:01. |
| Third Period - 2. Cleveland, B. Heindl (J. Wiste) 1:58. 3. Minnesota, W. Connelly (G. Morrison, M. Walton) 19:58. |
| Penalties: B. MacMillan, Min 6:00; B. Young, Cle (major) 10:42; B. MacMillan, Min 14:29; R. Neale, Cle 17:20. |
| Shots: |
| Minnesota | 12 | 10 | 6 | - | 28 | | Cleveland | 17 | 11 | 15 | - | 43 |
|
| Goaltending: J. Garrett, Min, J. McCartan, Min. G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 28 shots, 27 saves W). |
| Attendance: 4,582. |
| Minnesota Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
