1973 WHA playoffs
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 4 – May 6, 1973 |
| Season | 1972–73 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | New England Whalers (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Winnipeg Jets |
| Semifinalists | |
The 1973 WHA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the World Hockey Association's 1972–73 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Division champion New England Whalers defeating the Western Division champion Winnipeg Jets in five games for the first Avco Cup championship. They lost just three playoff games total in their Avco Cup run, which included a perfect 9–0 record at home. Norm Beaudin of the Winnipeg Jets led all teams in goals (13) and points scored (28).