| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New York Golden Blades 1 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Boston Garden |
| October 22, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, H. Harris (T. Williams, R. Ley) 5:49. 2. New England, P. Hurley (B. Selwood) 8:37. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, B. Selwood (A. Karlander) 1:22. 4. New England, J. French (A. Karlander, T. Webster) 9:23. |
| Penalties: H. Harris, NE 5:33; K. Morrison, NY 7:41; K. Morrison, NY 7:41; NY bench (served by T. Scharf) 16:58; T. Scharf, NY (major) 19:25; P. Hurley, NE (major) 19:25. |
| Third Period - 5. New York, M. Laughton (G. Peacosh, K. Block) 6:19. |
| Penalties: K. Morrison, NY 2:43; M. Laughton, NY 10:43; R. Ley, NE 17:04; B. Sheehan, NY 17:04. |
| Shots: |
| New York | 8 | 7 | 15 | - | 30 | | New England | 14 | 17 | 12 | - | 43 |
|
| Goaltending: J. Junkin, NY (60:00 43 shots, 39 saves L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 30 shots, 29 saves W). |
| Attendance: 4,397. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
