| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 3 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Eastern States Coliseum |
| April 7, 1974 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Webster (R. Ley, D. Blackburn) 4:26. 2. Chicago, L. Mavety (P. Stapleton) 18:10. |
| Penalties: B. Liddington, Chi 7:51; T. Sheehy, NE 12:10; J. Dorey, NE 16:07. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, T. Sheehy (J. Dorey, J. Cunniff) 1:46. 4. Chicago, J. Popiel (L. Mavety) 11:44. |
| Penalties: J. Watson, Chi 2:23; A. Karlander, NE 12:34; G. Harris, Chi 12:34; R. Ley, NE 14:55. |
| Third Period - 5. Chicago, J. Hardy (D. Gordon) 6:04. 6. New England, A. Karlander (R. Ley, M. Byers) 9:44. |
| Penalties: J. Popiel, Chi 8:27; R. Morris, Chi 16:56; J. Dorey, NE 16:56. |
| Overtime - 7. New England, J. French (M. Byers, T. Green) 2:51. |
| Penalties: D. Maggs, Chi 1:40; B. Charlebois, NE 1:40. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 12 | 15 | 9 | 1 | - | 37 | | New England | 13 | 9 | 12 | 3 | - | 37 |
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| Goaltending: A. Gill, Chi (62:51 37 shots, 33 saves L). A. Smith, NE (62:51 37 shots, 34 saves W). |
| Attendance: 5,516. |
| Chicago Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
