| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 0 at Edmonton Oilers 2 |
| Edmonton Coliseum |
| October 8, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Edmonton, K. Baird (B. Long) 12:35. |
| Penalties: R. Busniuk, NE 0:13; R. Morris, Edm 0:13; R. Morris, Edm 10:15; D. Bolduc, NE 13:04. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Busniuk, NE 2:10; R. Busniuk, NE 2:10; B. Long, Edm 4:41; M. Rogers, NE 18:21; G. Sather, Edm 18:21. |
| Third Period - 2. Edmonton, T. Sheehy (B. Merrell) 7:12. |
| Penalties: R. Patenaude, Edm 3:20. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 8 | 8 | 9 | - | 25 | | Edmonton | 9 | 11 | 4 | - | 24 |
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| Goaltending: C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 24 shots, 22 saves L). D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 25 shots, 25 saves W). |
| Attendance: 9,461. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Edmonton Coach: Bep Guidolin. |
