| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 1 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Boston Garden |
| October 16, 1972 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: B. Whitlock, Chi 0:12; R. Paiement, Chi 14:41. |
| Second Period - 1. Chicago, R. Paiement 7:30. 2. New England, D. Sarrazin (T. Webster) 11:43. 3. New England, J. French (T. Caffery, J. Dorey) 14:42. 4. New England, T. Green (K. Ahearn, J. Danby) 17:07. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 9:04; R. Ley, NE (major) 14:01; R. Fleming, Chi (major) 14:01. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, T. Caffery (J. French, J. Dorey) 19:01. |
| Penalties: J. Popiel, Chi 1:52; J. Dorey, NE (major) 11:37; R. Paiement, Chi (major) 11:37; R. Ley, NE 16:41; B. Selwood, NE 18:19; B. Selwood, NE (misconduct) 18:19. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 6 | 9 | 10 | - | 25 | | New England | 11 | 11 | 8 | - | 30 |
|
| Goaltending: J. McLeod, Chi (60:00 30 shots, 26 saves L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 25 shots, 24 saves W). |
| Attendance: 8,324. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
