| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints 2 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| December 26, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, G. Lyle (A. Hangsleben, T. Webster) 6:22. 2. New England, G. Lyle (M. Rogers, T. Webster) 16:21. 3. Minnesota, J. McKenzie (M. Antonovich, D. Keon) 18:32. |
| Penalties: J. Arbour, Min 15:49. |
| Second Period - 4. New England, B. Callighen (D. Roberts, C. Abrahamsson) 1:18. |
| Penalties: J. Arbour, Min 4:37; J. Troy, NE 4:37; G. Roberts, NE 9:02. |
| Third Period - 5. Minnesota, S. Carlson (L. Levasseur, D. Gruen) 5:25. |
| Penalties: D. Arndt, NE 1:06. |
| Shots: |
| Minnesota | 6 | 6 | 12 | - | 24 | | New England | 14 | 11 | 8 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: L. Levasseur, Min (60:00 33 shots, 30 saves L). C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 24 shots, 22 saves W). |
| Attendance: 8,034. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
