| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Alberta Oilers 2 |
| Edmonton Gardens |
| February 6, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Alberta, B. Wall (S. Carlyle, J. Harrison) 8:07. 2. New England, L. Pleau (T. Webster) 14:59. 3. New England, T. Webster 16:05. |
| Penalties: B. Selby, NE 2:24; S. Carlyle, Alb 9:23; J. Dorey, NE 10:31. |
| Second Period - 4. New England, L. Pleau (R. Ley) 0:10. 5. New England, T. Sheehy (J. Cunniff, R. Ley) 7:50. |
| Penalties: B. Falkenberg, Alb 13:39; B. Selwood, NE 19:02. |
| Third Period - 6. Alberta, R. Patenaude (S. Carlyle) 19:34. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 2:33; T. Webster, NE 7:38; J. Danby, NE 14:39. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 6 | 9 | 6 | - | 21 | | Alberta | 9 | 11 | 9 | - | 29 |
|
| Goaltending: B. Landon, NE, A. Smith, NE. J. Norris, Alb (60:00 21 shots, 17 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,897. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
