| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 3 at Chicago Cougars 5 |
| International Amphitheater |
| March 12, 1974 |
|
| First Period - 1. New England, T. Webster (T. Green) 9:48. |
| Penalties: L. Mavety, Chi 15:15. |
| Second Period - 2. Chicago, G. Harris (R. Backstrom, B. Liddington) 4:11. 3. Chicago, G. Harris (R. Backstrom, B. Liddington) 4:47. 4. New England, T. Green (A. Karlander, J. French) 19:11. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 5. Chicago, D. Gordon (J. Hardy, L. Mavety) 0:29. 6. Chicago, R. Backstrom 3:23. 7. New England, L. Pleau (J. Cunniff, J. Dorey) 4:40. 8. Chicago, R. Backstrom (J. Benzelock, L. Mavety) 19:00. |
| Penalties: B. Sicinski, Chi 4:56; J. Dorey, NE 8:35. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 10 | 8 | 7 | - | 25 | | Chicago | 12 | 17 | 10 | - | 39 |
|
| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 L). C. Newton, Chi (60:00 25 shots, 22 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,651. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
| Chicago Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
