| World Hockey Association Game Summary | 
| Phoenix Roadrunners 1 at New England Whalers 5 | 
| Hartford Civic Center | 
| October 29, 1976 | 
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| First Period - 1. Phoenix, S. Repo (J. Tamminen, L. Mononen) 15:26. | 
| Penalties: M. Cormier, Phx 4:41. | 
| Second Period - 2. New England, T. Webster (M. Rogers, G. Lyle) 1:50. 3. New England, R. Paiement (R. Backstrom, D. Roberts) 5:03. 4. New England, G. Lyle (R. Busniuk, M. Rogers) 11:30. | 
| Penalties: L. Pleau, NE 7:54; J. Niekamp, Phx 18:19. | 
| Third Period - 5. New England, G. Lyle (G. Roberts, R. Ley) 14:15. 6. New England, M. Rogers (T. Webster, D. Arndt) 19:48. | 
| Penalties: R. Busniuk, NE 6:06; J. Gray, Phx 19:32. | 
| Shots: | 
| | Phoenix | 6 | 8 | 7 | - | 21 |  | New England | 12 | 13 | 18 | - | 43 | 
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| Goaltending: C. Hebenton, Phx (60:00 L). B. Landon, NE (60:00 21 shots, 20 saves W). | 
| Attendance: 8,364. | 
| Phoenix Coach: Al Rollins. | 
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |