| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Ottawa Nationals 5 at Alberta Oilers 3 |
| Edmonton Gardens |
| November 5, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Alberta, R. Walters (R. Patenaude, D. Kassian) 8:06. 2. Alberta, R. Perkins (D. Barrie, B. Hicke) 17:48. |
| Penalties: D. Kassian, Alb 11:14. |
| Second Period - 3. Ottawa, B. Leduc (G. Trottier, B. Charlebois) 2:06. 4. Ottawa, R. Climie (R. Cunningham) 4:36. 5. Alberta, B. Wall (J. Harrison, B. Carlin) 19:53. |
| Penalties: K. Stephanson, Ott 16:33; B. Gibbons, Ott 19:06. |
| Third Period - 6. Ottawa, W. Carleton (G. Trottier) 1:09. 7. Ottawa, C. Meloff (G. Kirk, R. Sentes) 12:34. 8. Ottawa, B. Charlebois (R. Climie) 16:35. |
| Penalties: D. Barrie, Alb 7:23; J. Harrison, Alb 15:30; S. King, Ott 16:13. |
| Shots: |
| Ottawa | 11 | 13 | 12 | - | 36 | | Alberta | 12 | 7 | 14 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: G. Gratton, Ott (60:00 34 shots, 31 saves W). K. Brown, Alb (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 2,418. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
