| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 2 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Boston Arena |
| November 1, 1972 |
|
| First Period - 1. Chicago, B. Glenwright (R. Zaine, R. Paiement) 17:23. |
| Penalties: D. McGlynn, Chi 3:25. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, T. Caffery (J. Dorey, T. Webster) 5:32. 3. Chicago, B. Sicinski (J. Popiel, L. Cahan) 15:42. 4. New England, K. Ahearn (R. Ley, T. Earl) 18:33. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, T. Earl (T. Williams, K. Ahearn) 4:46. 6. New England, K. Ahearn (T. Earl, T. Williams) 11:12. |
| Penalties: D. McGlynn, Chi 7:58. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 10 | 8 | 8 | - | 26 | | New England | 13 | 10 | 13 | - | 36 |
|
| Goaltending: J. McLeod, Chi (60:00 36 shots, 32 saves L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 26 shots, 24 saves W). |
| Attendance: 4,100. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
