| World Hockey Association Game Summary | 
| Indianapolis Racers 3 at New England Whalers 1 | 
| Hartford Civic Center | 
| March 28, 1976 | 
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| First Period - 1. Indianapolis, A. Karlander (B. McDonald, P. Stapleton) 4:07. | 
| Penalties: D. Maggs, Ind 8:17; R. Busniuk, NE 14:44; B. McDonald, Ind 14:44. | 
| Second Period - 2. New England, R. Ley (G. Swain, R. Paiement) 7:16. 3. Indianapolis, B. McDonald (B. MacDonald, K. Block) 12:45. | 
| Penalties: R. Thomas, Ind 13:47. | 
| Third Period - 4. Indianapolis, A. Karlander (N. Harbaruk) 19:41. | 
| Penalties: None. | 
| Shots: | 
| Indianapolis | 11 | 14 | 7 | - | 32 |  | New England | 8 | 9 | 9 | - | 26 |  
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| Goaltending: M. Dion, Ind (60:00 26 shots, 25 saves W). B. Landon, NE, C. Raeder, NE. | 
| Attendance: 9,714. | 
| Indianapolis Coach: Jacques Demers. | 
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |