| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 1 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 3 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| October 26, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Minnesota, P. Westrum (J. McKenzie, J. Zrymiak) 3:02. |
| Penalties: P. Westrum, Min 0:53; R. Legge, SD 5:38; D. Hanson, Min 7:59. |
| Second Period - 2. Minnesota, R. Ward (R. Adduono) 15:30. 3. San Diego, N. Ferguson (J. French, B. Hughes) 16:17. |
| Penalties: G. Gallant, Min 13:21; G. Gallant, Min (major) 13:21; P. Shmyr, SD (major) 13:21; D. Hanson, Min 13:21; D. Hanson, Min 13:21; D. Hanson, Min (game misconduct) 13:21. |
| Third Period - 4. Minnesota, A. McDonough (R. Adduono) 11:32. |
| Penalties: J. Noris, SD 18:23. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 8 | 21 | 8 | - | 37 | | Minnesota | 11 | 7 | 8 | - | 26 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, SD (60:00 26 shots, 23 saves L). L. Levasseur, Min (60:00 37 shots, 36 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,192. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
