| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 2 at Ottawa Nationals 6 |
| Ottawa Civic Centre |
| October 19, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Ottawa, J. Donnelly 11:32. 2. Ottawa, G. Trottier (B. Charlebois, B. Leduc) 16:05. |
| Penalties: R. Paiement, Chi 13:35. |
| Second Period - 3. Ottawa, T. Martin (G. Kirk, J. Gibson) 4:28. 4. Chicago, D. Proceviat (R. Fleming) 7:22. |
| Penalties: J. Donnelly, Ott 6:43; D. McGlynn, Chi 17:40. |
| Third Period - 5. Chicago, R. Paiement (R. Zaine) 2:47. 6. Ottawa, R. Climie (T. Martin, W. Carleton) 6:18. 7. Ottawa, W. Carleton (R. Climie) 7:54. 8. Ottawa, R. Climie (B. Gibbons) 19:54. |
| Penalties: B. Blanchette, Chi 15:59. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 12 | 12 | 9 | - | 33 | | Ottawa | 8 | 10 | 14 | - | 32 |
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| Goaltending: A. Gill, Chi, J. McLeod, Chi. G. Gratton, Ott (60:00 33 shots, 31 saves W). |
| Attendance: 1,539. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |