| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Indianapolis Racers 1 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| April 23, 1976 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: F. O'Donnell, NE 2:09; B. McDonald, Ind 2:09; B. Sicinski, Ind 3:29; R. Paiement, NE 4:47; R. Busniuk, NE (major) 9:01; K. Clackson, Ind (major) 9:01; P. Stapleton, Ind 9:01; T. Abrahamsson, NE 12:27; D. Keon, Ind 18:09; D. Maggs, Ind (misconduct) 19:39. |
| Second Period - 1. New England, L. Pleau (T. Webster, R. Paiement) 8:14. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 3:47; K. Clackson, Ind 15:48; R. Paiement, NE 15:48. |
| Third Period - 2. Indianapolis, H. Harris (K. Block, M. Parizeau) 5:04. 3. New England, M. Rogers (F. O'Donnell) 19:03. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Indianapolis | 9 | 14 | 10 | - | 33 | | New England | 8 | 16 | 15 | - | 39 |
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| Goaltending: M. Dion, Ind (60:00 39 shots, 37 saves L). C. Raeder, NE (60:00 33 shots, 32 saves W). |
| Attendance: 10,507. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Jacques Demers. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |