| World Hockey Association Game Summary | 
| Indianapolis Racers 4 at New England Whalers 2 | 
| Hartford Civic Center | 
| March 26, 1977 | 
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| First Period - 1. New England, M. Rogers (G. Lyle, T. Webster) 8:44. | 
| Penalties: J. McKenzie, NE 4:37; G. Peacosh, Ind 5:55; B. Butters, NE 5:55; K. Clackson, Ind 8:03; D. Inkpen, Ind 9:46; M. Antonovich, NE 10:42; M. Antonovich, NE 10:42; B. MacDonald, Ind 14:19. | 
| Second Period - 2. Indianapolis, F. Rochon (B. Sicinski, M. Lomenda) 14:24. 3. Indianapolis, B. MacDonald (D. Maggs, G. MacGregor) 16:43. 4. Indianapolis, G. Peacosh (B. Baltimore, P. Stapleton) 7:37. | 
| Penalties: D. Inkpen, Ind 6:32. | 
| Third Period - 5. Indianapolis, G. Peacosh (R. Leclerc, B. McDonald) 1:59. 6. New England, J. McKenzie (R. Ley, G. Roberts) 15:05. | 
| Penalties: S. Carlson, NE 16:47; D. Inkpen, Ind 16:47; D. Maggs, Ind 19:20. | 
| Shots: | 
| | Indianapolis | 17 | 10 | 8 | - | 35 |  | New England | 11 | 8 | 15 | - | 34 | 
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| Goaltending: M. Dion, Ind, P. Hoganson, Ind. C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 35 shots, 31 saves L). | 
| Attendance: 10,507. | 
| Indianapolis Coach: Jacques Demers. | 
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |