| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 2 at Winnipeg Jets 3 |
| Winnipeg Arena |
| December 26, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, C. Bordeleau 17:23. |
| Penalties: B. Whitlock, Chi 0:53. |
| Second Period - 2. Chicago, B. Blanchette (B. Liddington, R. Zaine) 3:55. 3. Winnipeg, A. McDonald (L. Hornung, D. Johnson) 10:56. 4. Chicago, R. Zaine (L. Cahan) 11:10. |
| Penalties: R. Anderson, Chi 4:20; D. Asmundson, Wpg 13:28; R. Morris, Chi 15:06; N. Beaudin, Wpg 15:32; R. Anderson, Chi 17:34. |
| Third Period - 5. Winnipeg, J. Gratton (D. Johnson) 8:17. |
| Penalties: N. Beaudin, Wpg 1:09; R. Morris, Chi 17:32. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 4 | 8 | 5 | - | 17 | | Winnipeg | 17 | 23 | 7 | - | 47 |
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| Goaltending: J. McLeod, Chi (60:00 47 shots, 44 saves L). J. Daley, Wpg (60:00 17 shots, 15 saves W). |
| Attendance: 9,681. |
| Stars: 1. J. McLeod 2. D. Johnson 3. W. Boyer. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Bobby Hull. |