| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 6 at New York Raiders 4 |
| Madison Square Garden |
| October 12, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, A. McDonald (J. Gratton, J. Zanussi) 8:14. 2. Winnipeg, C. Bordeleau (B. Sutherland, B. Ash) 13:20. 3. Winnipeg, C. Bordeleau (N. Beaudin) 16:55. 4. New York, R. Ward (K. Block, B. Bradley) 17:20. |
| Penalties: H. Willis, NY 6:23; H. Willis, NY 6:23; B. Cadle, Wpg 6:23; B. Cadle, Wpg 17:51. |
| Second Period - 5. Winnipeg, D. Asmundson (C. Bordeleau) 14:34. 6. New York, B. Sheehan (R. Ward, K. Block) 16:44. 7. New York, R. Ward (B. Sheehan, C. Reichmuth) 19:51. |
| Penalties: W. Rivers, NY 2:04; W. Rivers, NY 6:00; D. Johnson, Wpg 9:25; B. Morenz, NY 12:48; D. Rousseau, Wpg 14:46; B. Ash, Wpg 18:26. |
| Third Period - 8. Winnipeg, C. Bordeleau (B. Sutherland, N. Beaudin) 4:30. 9. New York, B. Sheehan (K. Block, N. Ferguson) 14:23. 10. Winnipeg, C. Bordeleau 19:59. |
| Penalties: S. Cuddie, Wpg 6:00; Wpg bench (too many men) (served by J. Gratton) 8:12; L. Hornung, Wpg 13:11; K. Douglas, NY 15:16. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 14 | 11 | 8 | - | 33 | | New York | 12 | 11 | 7 | - | 30 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, Wpg (60:00 30 shots, 26 saves W). G. Kurt, NY (60:00 33 shots, 27 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,273. |
| Referee: Bob Sloan. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Nick Mickoski. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
