| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 6 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| December 17, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, Jack Carlson (Marty Howe) 2:04. 2. Winnipeg, P. Sullivan (B. Long, D. Kryskow) 5:56. 3. Winnipeg, P. Sullivan 17:47. |
| Penalties: L. Sjoberg, Wpg 4:20; M. Antonovich, NE 4:20; A. Hedberg, Wpg 6:34; D. Labraaten, Wpg (misconduct) 18:58. |
| Second Period - 4. Winnipeg, B. Hull (L. Sjoberg, A. Hedberg) 0:58. 5. Winnipeg, W. Lindstrom (D. Labraaten, D. Dunn) 11:20. |
| Penalties: NE bench (served by M. Rogers) 8:24; R. Ley, NE 15:22; B. Guindon, Wpg 18:46. |
| Third Period - 6. Winnipeg, L. Sjoberg (B. Hull, D. Dunn) 9:24. 7. New England, Jack Carlson (L. Pleau, M. Rogers) 14:18. 8. New England, Jack Carlson 14:33. 9. Winnipeg, D. Kryskow (B. Long) 17:38. |
| Penalties: M. Antonovich, NE 3:53; T. Green, Wpg 3:53; L. Sjoberg, Wpg 9:24; L. Sjoberg, Wpg 9:24; A. Hangsleben, NE 9:24; A. Hangsleben, NE 9:24; Marty Howe, NE 9:24. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 9 | 9 | 9 | - | 27 | | New England | 10 | 10 | 11 | - | 31 |
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| Goaltending: G. Bromley, Wpg (60:00 31 shots, 28 saves W). A. Smith, NE (60:00 27 shots, 21 saves L). |
| Attendance: 10,507. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
