| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Ottawa Nationals 4 at Winnipeg Jets 3 |
| Winnipeg Arena |
| December 1, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Ottawa, J. Gibson (W. Carleton) 10:14. |
| Penalties: K. Stephanson, Ott 6:35; S. Cuddie, Wpg 14:09; J. Zanussi, Wpg 19:00. |
| Second Period - 2. Winnipeg, C. Bordeleau (N. Beaudin) 1:53. 3. Ottawa, T. Martin (G. Kirk, J. Gibson) 7:45. 4. Winnipeg, N. Beaudin (W. Boyer, D. Rousseau) 17:26. |
| Penalties: K. Stephanson, Ott 1:33; B. Gibbons, Ott 4:55; B. Hull, Wpg 11:09. |
| Third Period - 5. Ottawa, R. Sentes (S. King, W. Carleton) 7:44. 6. Ottawa, T. Simpson (B. Leduc, K. Stephanson) 10:44. 7. Winnipeg, D. Johnson (A. McDonald) 14:39. |
| Penalties: D. Asmundson, Wpg 7:13; C. Meloff, Ott 11:13. |
| Shots: |
| Ottawa | 7 | 11 | 7 | - | 25 | | Winnipeg | 5 | 14 | 10 | - | 29 |
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| Goaltending: G. Gratton, Ott (60:00 29 shots, 26 saves W). G. Tumilson, Wpg (60:00 25 shots, 21 saves L). |
| Attendance: 5,106. |
| Referee: Wayne Mundey. |
| Stars: 1. G. Tumilson 2. G. Gratton 3. C. Bordeleau. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Bobby Hull. |
