| World Hockey Association Game Summary | 
| Toronto Toros 3 at New England Whalers 2 | 
| Boston Garden | 
| January 8, 1974 | 
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Williams (H. Harris, M. Byers) 11:36. 2. New England, M. Byers (H. Harris, T. Williams) 18:02. | 
| Penalties: T. Earl, NE 7:02; R. Cunningham, Tor 15:01; T. Sheehy, NE 15:01. | 
| Second Period - 3. Toronto, B. Leduc (W. Dillon, R. Cunningham) 5:54. | 
| Penalties: P. Hurley, NE 9:16; P. Hurley, NE 18:55. | 
| Third Period - 4. Toronto, S. King (B. Selby, W. Carleton) 0:22. 5. Toronto, B. Selby (C. Brewer) 0:49. | 
| Penalties: W. Carleton, Tor 1:44; P. Hickey, Tor 15:53. | 
| Shots: | 
| Toronto | 18 | 13 | 6 | - | 37 |  | New England | 11 | 9 | 10 | - | 30 |  
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| Goaltending: G. Gratton, Tor (60:00 30 shots, 28 saves W). B. Landon, NE (60:00 37 shots, 34 saves L). | 
| Attendance: 6,746. | 
| Toronto Coach: Bill Harris. | 
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |