| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 4 at Los Angeles Sharks 2 |
| Los Angeles Sports Arena |
| October 22, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Chicago, B. Whitlock (R. Fleming) 15:42. |
| Penalties: B. Young, LA 9:22; R. Paiement, Chi 14:12; J. Watson, LA 17:22. |
| Second Period - 2. Chicago, J. Popiel (D. Knibbs) 12:06. 3. Los Angeles, L. Mavety (J. LeBlanc, G. Odrowski) 19:26. |
| Penalties: R. Anderson, Chi 6:38; R. Fleming, Chi 7:02; D. Proceviat, Chi 17:26. |
| Third Period - 4. Chicago, B. Blanchette (R. Fleming, B. Whitlock) 0:27. 5. Los Angeles, B. Crashley (G. Veneruzzo) 16:16. 6. Chicago, D. Proceviat 19:50. |
| Penalties: B. Barber, Chi 6:11; J. Niekamp, LA 6:11; L. Mavety, LA 13:04. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 8 | 5 | 6 | - | 19 | | Los Angeles | 7 | 17 | 4 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: J. McLeod, Chi (60:00 28 shots, 26 saves W). R. Gillow, LA (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 6,018. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
| Los Angeles Coach: Terry Slater. |