| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Alberta Oilers 2 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Boston Arena |
| February 23, 1973 |
|
| First Period - 1. Alberta, R. Patenaude (A. Hamilton) 6:36. |
| Penalties: R. Walters, Alb 8:27; R. Walters, Alb (major) 8:27; B. Selby, NE 8:27; B. Selby, NE (major) 8:27; J. Dorey, NE 17:30. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, T. Webster (B. Selby, T. Williams) 3:08. 3. New England, T. Webster (B. Selby, T. Williams) 15:35. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 4. New England, T. Sheehy (L. Pleau, J. French) 5:08. 5. Alberta, E. Joyal (B. Wall) pp 11:00. 6. New England, J. French (J. Dorey, T. Sheehy) 12:40. |
| Penalties: B. Selwood, NE 7:16; NE bench 9:36. |
| Shots: |
| Alberta | 13 | 4 | 9 | - | 26 | | New England | 9 | 11 | 15 | - | 35 |
|
| Goaltending: J. Norris, Alb (60:00 35 shots, 31 saves L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 26 shots, 24 saves W). |
| Attendance: 5,126. |
| Alberta Coach: Bill Hunter. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
