| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 5 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| March 24, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Edmonton, B. Flett (G. Kirk, B. Callighen) 5:45. 2. New England, R. Backstrom (R. Ley) 15:18. 3. Edmonton, G. Sather (R. Patenaude) 16:08. 4. Edmonton, B. Flett (G. Kirk, B. Callighen) 17:42. |
| Penalties: R. Busniuk, Edm 1:02; Jack Carlson, NE 9:16; R. Busniuk, Edm 11:49; J. McKenzie, NE 13:56; D. Langevin, Edm 13:56. |
| Second Period - 5. New England, Jack Carlson (B. Butters, S. Carlson) 8:32. 6. New England, G. Lyle (R. Ley, R. Backstrom) 15:14. 7. Edmonton, R. Morris 17:11. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 8. Edmonton, B. Flett (B. Callighen, D. Barrie) 12:15. 9. New England, L. Pleau (T. Abrahamsson, Jack Carlson) 14:28. |
| Penalties: F. Beaton, Edm (major) 6:34; B. Butters, NE (major) 6:34; G. Roberts, NE 17:33. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 8 | 8 | 9 | - | 25 | | New England | 15 | 16 | 6 | - | 37 |
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| Goaltending: K. Broderick, Edm (60:00 37 shots, 33 saves W). C. Abrahamsson, NE, C. Raeder, NE. |
| Attendance: 9,284. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
