The Minnesota North Stars emerged victorious over the Detroit Red Wings, 4 to 2, on January 5, 1972.
1st period
DET
MNS
Marcel Dionne (EV) assisted by Nick Libett and Gary Bergman
1
0
Bill Goldsworthy (EV) assisted by Danny Grant and Jude Drouin
1
1
2nd period
DET
MNS
Danny Grant (EV) assisted by Jude Drouin and Bill Goldsworthy
1
2
Jude Drouin (EV) unassisted
1
3
Tim Ecclestone (PP) assisted by Red Berenson and Alex Delvecchio
2
3
Bill Goldsworthy (EV) assisted by Jude Drouin and Dennis O'Brien
2
4