| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 5 at San Diego Mariners 3 |
| San Diego Sports Arena |
| January 27, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Earl (D. Keon) 15:43. |
| Penalties: R. Busniuk, NE 15:00. |
| Second Period - 2. San Diego, L. Hornung (W. Rivers, R. Sentes) 3:21. 3. San Diego, L. Hornung (P. Shmyr) 3:54. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 4. San Diego, D. Burgess (R. Adduono, P. Shmyr) 2:32. 5. New England, R. Backstrom (L. Pleau) 3:15. 6. New England, G. Lyle (T. Webster, M. Rogers) 14:05. 7. New England, R. Ley (S. Carlson) 17:50. 8. New England, D. Keon (J. McKenzie) 19:31. |
| Penalties: B. Callighen, NE 1:52; T. Abrahamsson, NE 7:09; P. McNamee, SD 14:00. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 10 | 6 | 10 | - | 26 | | San Diego | 7 | 11 | 6 | - | 24 |
|
| Goaltending: C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 24 shots, 21 saves W). K. Lockett, SD (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 4,239. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
