| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Alberta Oilers 4 at New England Whalers 1 |
| Boston Garden |
| October 28, 1972 |
|
| First Period - 1. Alberta, D. Kassian (R. Patenaude) 2:37. |
| Penalties: A. Hamilton, Alb 6:13; A. Hamilton, Alb 8:40; D. Barrie, Alb 8:58. |
| Second Period - 2. Alberta, B. Carlin (J. Harrison, R. Anderson) 14:27. |
| Penalties: M. Hyndman, NE 5:05; R. Anderson, Alb 5:48; R. Ley, NE 5:48; B. Falkenberg, Alb 19:25. |
| Third Period - 3. Alberta, R. Patenaude (B. Falkenberg, R. Walters) 14:01. 4. Alberta, B. Hicke (V. Fonteyne, R. Perkins) 15:48. 5. New England, L. Pleau (T. Webster, T. Caffery) 18:10. |
| Penalties: B. Wall, Alb 4:38; B. Wall, Alb 10:48. |
| Shots: |
| Alberta | 14 | 11 | 11 | - | 36 | | New England | 16 | 9 | 19 | - | 44 |
|
| Goaltending: J. Norris, Alb (60:00 44 shots, 43 saves W). B. Landon, NE (60:00 36 shots, 32 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,500. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
