| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Houston Aeros 2 |
| The Summit |
| May 5, 1976 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 4:29; D. Roberts, NE 7:43; R. Preston, Hou 14:39; R. Ley, NE 15:51; G. Howe, Hou 15:51. |
| Second Period - 1. New England, T. Webster (R. Ley, B. Selwood) 6:23. 2. New England, T. Webster (R. Paiement, L. Pleau) 12:07. 3. Houston, Marty Howe (R. Preston, G. Labossiere) 13:40. 4. Houston, L. Lund (A. Hinse, Mark Howe) 15:07. 5. New England, R. Paiement (G. Roberts, T. Abrahamsson) 19:11. |
| Penalties: P. Popiel, Hou 6:43; G. Roberts, NE 14:06; B. Selwood, NE 14:48; G. Roberts, NE 17:01; G. Labossiere, Hou 17:01. |
| Third Period - 6. New England, T. Webster (R. Ley) 15:03. |
| Penalties: B. Butters, Hou 7:11; G. Roberts, NE 11:41. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 5 | 10 | 3 | - | 18 | | Houston | 9 | 10 | 11 | - | 30 |
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| Goaltending: C. Raeder, NE (60:00 30 shots, 28 saves W). R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 18 shots, 14 saves L). |
| Attendance: 9,331. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
