| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Indianapolis Racers 1 |
| Market Square Arena |
| April 16, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, L. Pleau (B. McManama, D. Bolduc) 2:36. 2. Indianapolis, M. Parizeau (R. Leclerc, H. Harris) 16:34. |
| Penalties: R. Thomas, Ind 0:26; D. Bolduc, NE 2:49; D. Maggs, Ind 2:49; K. Bond, Ind 5:45; B. Selwood, NE 10:43; B. McDonald, Ind 10:43; A. Hangsleben, NE 14:23; R. Ley, NE 15:42. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, R. Paiement (L. Pleau, T. Webster) 2:03. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 6:03; G. Roberts, NE 8:47. |
| Third Period - 4. New England, D. Roberts (M. Rogers, G. Roberts) 3:59. 5. New England, R. Backstrom (L. Pleau) 19:20. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 15 | 7 | 10 | - | 32 | | Indianapolis | 8 | 8 | 8 | - | 24 |
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| Goaltending: B. Landon, NE, C. Raeder, NE. M. Dion, Ind, J. Park, Ind. |
| Attendance: 10,834. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Jacques Demers. |
