| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 3 at Chicago Cougars 2 |
| International Amphitheater |
| March 5, 1974 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, M. Byers (J. French, A. Karlander) 15:10. |
| Penalties: D. Gordon, Chi 7:24; L. Pleau, NE 12:15. |
| Second Period - 2. Chicago, L. Mavety (R. Paiement, B. Sicinski) 15:37. 3. Chicago, R. Paiement (L. Mavety, B. Sicinski) 16:49. |
| Penalties: B. Selwood, NE 7:31; J. Popiel, Chi 8:25; R. Zaine, Chi 18:58. |
| Third Period - 4. New England, T. Webster (D. Blackburn, T. Williams) 2:48. 5. New England, T. Williams (T. Webster) 8:05. |
| Penalties: G. Harris, Chi 4:28; J. Dorey, NE 4:28; R. Morris, Chi 13:00. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 12 | 8 | 9 | - | 29 | | Chicago | 12 | 13 | 10 | - | 35 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 35 shots, 33 saves W). C. Newton, Chi (60:00 29 shots, 26 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,246. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
| Chicago Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
