The Vancouver Canucks squeaked out a win over the California Golden Seals, 4 to 3, on December 26, 1972.
1st period
CGS
VAN
Ted McAneeley (EV) unassisted
1
0
John Wright (EV) assisted by Gerry O'Flaherty and Barry Wilkins
1
1
Ted McAneeley (EV) assisted by Walt McKechnie and Daryl Maggs
2
1
Don Tannahill (EV) assisted by Bobby Schmautz and Andre Boudrias
2
2
2nd period
CGS
VAN
Stan Weir (EV) assisted by Hilliard Graves and Pete Laframboise
3
2
Don Tannahill (EV) assisted by Bobby Schmautz and Jocelyn Guevremont
3
3
3rd period
CGS
VAN
Don Tannahill (EV) assisted by Bobby Schmautz and Andre Boudrias
3
4