| World Hockey Association Game Summary | 
| Indianapolis Racers 3 at New England Whalers 3 | 
| Hartford Civic Center | 
| January 22, 1977 | 
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| First Period - 1. New England, G. Lyle (M. Rogers, G. Roberts) 2:34. 2. New England, G. Lyle (G. Roberts, M. Rogers) 12:43. | 
| Penalties: B. MacDonald, Ind 2:04. | 
| Second Period - 3. Indianapolis, D. Proceviat (M. Lomenda, B. MacDonald) 5:12. 4. Indianapolis, B. MacDonald (D. Maggs, A. Karlander) 12:17. | 
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 11:22; D. Maggs, Ind 12:46; G. Roberts, NE 19:22; G. Roberts, NE 19:22. | 
| Third Period - 5. Indianapolis, B. MacDonald (A. Karlander, P. Stapleton) 2:21. 6. New England, D. Keon (L. Pleau, M. Rogers) 10:27. | 
| Penalties: P. Stapleton, Ind 5:11; D. Maggs, Ind 8:56. | 
| Overtime - No scoring. | 
| Penalties: None. | 
| Shots: | 
| | Indianapolis | 13 | 9 | 16 | 4 | - | 42 |  | New England | 9 | 12 | 13 | 2 | - | 36 | 
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| Goaltending: J. Park, Ind (70:00 36 shots, 33 saves T). C. Raeder, NE (70:00 42 shots, 39 saves T). | 
| Attendance: 8,219. | 
| Indianapolis Coach: Jacques Demers. | 
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |