| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 2 at New York Golden Blades 1 |
| Madison Square Garden |
| October 14, 1973 |
|
| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: A. Karlander, NE 9:02; NY bench (too many men) 17:17. |
| Second Period - 1. New England, M. Byers (T. Williams) 17:27. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 2. New York, M. Laughton (G. Peacosh, B. Perry) 17:30. |
| Penalties: H. Howell, NY 7:09; M. Byers, NE 10:40. |
| Overtime - 3. New England, T. Williams 0:18. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 6 | 10 | 12 | 1 | - | 29 | | New York | 5 | 7 | 10 | 0 | - | 22 |
|
| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:18 22 shots, 21 saves W). J. McLeod, NY (60:18 29 shots, 27 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,336. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
