| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cincinnati Stingers 2 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| January 2, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Cincinnati, R. Plumb (B. Legge, C. Larose) 6:05. 2. New England, R. Backstrom (G. MacGregor) 16:29. |
| Penalties: D. Inkpen, Cin (fighting major) 7:29; J. Troy, NE (fighting major) 7:29; B. Stoughton, Cin (tripping) 7:29. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, G. Lyle (M. Rogers, D. Roberts) 15:28. |
| Penalties: B. Stoughton, Cin (holding) 0:48; R. Busniuk, NE (tripping) 7:38; R. Busniuk, NE (slashing) 11:32; A. Hangsleben, NE (interference) 19:51. |
| Third Period - 4. Cincinnati, C. Larose (R. Leduc, B. Stoughton) 2:01. 5. New England, T. Earl (L. Pleau) 15:04. |
| Penalties: D. Inkpen, Cin (holding) 2:51; B. Callighen, NE (hooking) 5:03. |
| Shots: |
| Cincinnati | 9 | 14 | 13 | - | 36 | | New England | 16 | 16 | 13 | - | 45 |
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| Goaltending: N. Lapointe, Cin (60:00 45 shots, 42 saves L). C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 36 shots, 34 saves W). |
| Attendance: 8,978. |
| Referee: Ron Ego. |
| Cincinnati Coach: Terry Slater. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
