| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 3 at Chicago Cougars 0 |
| International Amphitheater |
| February 23, 1974 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, A. Karlander (J. Dorey) 2:02. 2. New England, M. Byers (J. French, B. Selwood) 5:35. |
| Penalties: L. Mavety, Chi 8:56; R. Ley, NE 11:12; J. Hardy, Chi 14:03; J. Danby, NE 20:00. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, M. Byers (J. French, A. Karlander) 16:41. |
| Penalties: R. Jordan, NE 4:41; R. Ley, NE (major) 19:19; D. Gordon, Chi (major) 19:19; A. Karlander, NE 19:33; A. Karlander, NE (major) 19:33; R. Backstrom, Chi (major) 19:33. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: J. Benzelock, Chi 4:14; J. Benzelock, Chi (major) 4:14; J. Cunniff, NE 4:14; J. Cunniff, NE (major) 4:14; R. Ley, NE 14:09. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 8 | 8 | 2 | - | 18 | | Chicago | 7 | 11 | 10 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 28 shots, 28 saves W). R. Coutu, Chi (60:00 18 shots, 15 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,141. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
| Chicago Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
