| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 5 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Boston Garden |
| January 17, 1974 |
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| First Period - 1. Chicago, P. Stapleton (D. Maggs, G. Harris) 13:15. 2. New England, T. Sheehy (J. Dorey, J. French) 16:49. 3. Chicago, R. Morris (B. Sicinski, J. Popiel) 18:43. |
| Penalties: T. Green, NE 0:21; R. Paiement, Chi 1:54. |
| Second Period - 4. Chicago, G. Harris (J. Hardy, P. Stapleton) 12:47. 5. Chicago, R. Backstrom (R. Paiement) 13:52. 6. Chicago, R. Backstrom (P. Stapleton, B. Liddington) 19:24. |
| Penalties: D. Proceviat, Chi 8:18; J. Dorey, NE 14:34; B. Selwood, NE 19:10. |
| Third Period - 7. New England, T. Webster (P. Hurley, L. Pleau) 7:55. |
| Penalties: L. Mavety, Chi 8:20. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 11 | 16 | 4 | - | 31 | | New England | 9 | 5 | 13 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: A. Gill, Chi (60:00 27 shots, 25 saves W). B. Landon, NE (60:00 31 shots, 26 saves L). |
| Attendance: 4,174. |
| Chicago Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
