| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 4 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Eastern States Coliseum |
| April 12, 1974 |
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| First Period - 1. Chicago, G. Harris (R. Backstrom, P. Stapleton) 11:29. |
| Penalties: J. Watson, Chi 0:28; J. French, NE 1:39; J. Watson, Chi 18:54. |
| Second Period - 2. Chicago, G. Harris (R. Backstrom) 2:00. 3. New England, M. Byers (R. Ley) 17:11. 4. New England, J. French (A. Karlander, R. Ley) 17:51. |
| Penalties: A. Gill, Chi 2:39; R. Morris, Chi 17:27; T. Sheehy, NE 18:16; L. Mavety, Chi 19:10. |
| Third Period - 5. Chicago, L. Mavety (B. Coates, R. Paiement) 10:24. 6. Chicago, B. Sicinski (D. Maggs) 16:52. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 6 | 6 | 11 | - | 23 | | New England | 10 | 13 | 4 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: A. Gill, Chi (60:00 27 shots, 25 saves W). A. Smith, NE (60:00 23 shots, 19 saves L). |
| Attendance: 5,513. |
| Chicago Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
