| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Ottawa Nationals 4 at Alberta Oilers 3 |
| Edmonton Gardens |
| December 15, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Ottawa, B. Charlebois (G. Trottier, B. Leduc) 4:24. 2. Alberta, B. Carlin (A. Hamilton, D. Barrie) 5:18. |
| Penalties: R. Perkins, Alb 7:51; S. Warr, Ott (major) 17:12; K. Baird, Alb (major) 17:12; K. Stephanson, Ott 17:52. |
| Second Period - 3. Ottawa, G. Trottier (B. Charlebois, M. Amodeo) pp 1:14. 4. Alberta, R. Walters (A. Hamilton) 5:01. 5. Ottawa, B. Leduc (G. Trottier, B. Charlebois) 12:34. 6. Ottawa, M. Boland (W. Carleton) 13:22. |
| Penalties: E. Joyal, Alb 2:11. |
| Third Period - 7. Alberta, R. Anderson (R. Walters, A. Hamilton) 16:39. |
| Penalties: J. Benzelock, Alb 3:48; R. Cunningham, Ott 3:48; R. Cunningham, Ott 12:41; M. Amodeo, Ott 19:32. |
| Shots: |
| Ottawa | 5 | 11 | 9 | - | 25 | | Alberta | 11 | 12 | 16 | - | 39 |
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| Goaltending: G. Gratton, Ott (60:00 39 shots, 36 saves W). J. Norris, Alb, K. Brown, Alb. |
| Attendance: 2,440. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
