| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 3 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 5 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| March 5, 1975 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, M. Byers (R. Ley, B. Selwood) 9:00. 2. Minnesota, M. Antonovich (G. Gambucci, R. Busniuk) 11:34. |
| Penalties: R. Busniuk, Min 0:15; R. Busniuk, Min (major) 0:15; F. O'Donnell, NE 0:15; F. O'Donnell, NE (major) 0:15; R. Smith, Min 1:47. |
| Second Period - 3. Minnesota, M. Antonovich (G. Gallant) 1:05. 4. New England, W. Carleton (D. Blackburn, M. Byers) 6:53. |
| Penalties: R. Climie, NE 2:28; J. Arbour, Min 14:53. |
| Third Period - 5. Minnesota, G. Morrison (F. Huck, W. Connelly) 0:18. 6. Minnesota, W. Connelly (F. Huck) 1:09. 7. New England, D. Blackburn (B. Selwood, T. Webster) 11:50. 8. Minnesota, G. Morrison (T. Hampson, F. Huck) 19:52. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 10 | 5 | 16 | - | 31 | | Minnesota | 7 | 10 | 11 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 L). J. Garrett, Min (60:00 31 shots, 28 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,478. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
| Minnesota Coach: Harry Neale. |
