The Vancouver Canucks squeaked out a win over the California Golden Seals, 3 to 2, on October 7, 1972.
1st period
CGS
VAN
Don Tannahill (EV) assisted by Gerry O'Flaherty and Jim Hargreaves
0
1
John Wright (EV) assisted by Gregg Boddy
0
2
2nd period
CGS
VAN
Rick Smith (EV) assisted by Pete Laframboise
1
2
Reggie Leach (PP) assisted by Stan Gilbertson and Ivan Boldirev
2
2
3rd period
CGS
VAN
Bobby Lalonde (PP) assisted by Rich Lemieux and Jocelyn Guevremont
2
3