| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Ottawa Nationals 1 at Alberta Oilers 3 |
| Edmonton Gardens |
| December 17, 1972 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: B. Charlebois, Ott 8:45; K. Baird, Alb 18:08. |
| Second Period - 1. Alberta, R. Perkins (B. Wall, R. Patenaude) 16:03. 2. Ottawa, S. King (G. Kirk) 16:23. |
| Penalties: B. Conacher, Ott 5:04; D. Barrie, Alb 5:04; W. Carleton, Ott 6:21. |
| Third Period - 3. Alberta, R. Patenaude (R. Perkins) 11:14. 4. Alberta, E. Joyal 19:24. |
| Penalties: D. Barrie, Alb (major) 8:14; J. Gibson, Ott 8:14; J. Gibson, Ott (major) 8:14. |
| Shots: |
| Ottawa | 12 | 9 | 7 | - | 28 | | Alberta | 8 | 15 | 13 | - | 36 |
|
| Goaltending: L. Binkley, Ott (60:00 L). J. Norris, Alb (60:00 28 shots, 27 saves W). |
| Attendance: 2,715. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
