| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 2 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 4 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| December 7, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, R. Backstrom (G. MacGregor) 15:20. 2. New England, T. Webster (M. Rogers, D. Roberts) 17:13. |
| Penalties: R. Adduono, Min 4:45; B. Selwood, NE 6:09; R. Busniuk, NE (major) 8:56; R. Busniuk, NE 8:56; D. Gruen, Min (major) 8:56; R. Ward, Min 9:13; D. Roberts, NE 17:47. |
| Second Period - 3. Minnesota, G. Gallant (J. Zrymiak, R. Adduono) 15:51. 4. Minnesota, B. Deadmarsh (R. Adduono) 18:30. |
| Penalties: D. Gruen, Min 3:05; R. Busniuk, NE (major) 3:05; B. Butters, Min (major) 10:24; A. Hangsleben, NE (major) 10:24; B. Selwood, NE 17:01. |
| Third Period - 5. Minnesota, M. Antonovich (R. Adduono, D. Keon) 12:41. 6. Minnesota, A. McDonough (J. Arbour) 17:37. |
| Penalties: R. Busniuk, NE 5:08; R. Ley, NE 10:30. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 8 | 6 | 11 | - | 25 | | Minnesota | 12 | 13 | 13 | - | 38 |
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| Goaltending: C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 38 shots, 34 saves L). L. Levasseur, Min (60:00 25 shots, 23 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,671. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
