| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 5 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| February 26, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, G. Labossiere (T. Taylor) 4:08. 2. Houston, F. Hughes (L. Lund, G. Howe) 18:33. |
| Penalties: D. Roberts, NE 5:29; G. Howe, Hou 12:55; G. Swain, NE 16:31. |
| Second Period - 3. Houston, R. Preston (Mark Howe) 15:52. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 10:46; G. Irwin, Hou 15:24. |
| Third Period - 4. New England, F. O'Donnell (B. McManama, B. Charlebois) 12:48. 5. Houston, A. Hinse (L. Lund) 13:06. 6. New England, T. Webster (R. Ley, R. Paiement) 15:18. 7. Houston, G. Howe (Mark Howe, R. Preston) 16:31. |
| Penalties: P. Popiel, Hou 0:49; R. Backstrom, NE 15:53; M. Hall, Hou 18:01. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 11 | 10 | 8 | - | 29 | | New England | 11 | 11 | 14 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 36 shots, 34 saves W). C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 29 shots, 24 saves L). |
| Attendance: 10,203. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| New England Coach: Don Blackburn. |
