| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 6 at Phoenix Roadrunners 2 |
| Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
| January 28, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, J. McKenzie (B. Callighen, D. Keon) 1:58. 2. New England, S. Carlson (Jack Carlson) 15:31. |
| Penalties: S. Carlson, NE 16:10. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, B. Callighen (D. Keon) 1:46. 4. New England, D. Keon (B. Callighen) 2:01. 5. New England, T. Webster (G. Roberts, G. Lyle) 14:37. 6. Phoenix, R. Ftorek (J. Niekamp, F. Hughes) 19:33. |
| Penalties: J. Niekamp, Phx 12:25; G. Roberts, NE 15:55; G. Roberts, NE 15:55; G. Roberts, NE (misconduct) 16:55. |
| Third Period - 7. Phoenix, S. Repo (M. Hobin, S. Beaudoin) 6:26. 8. New England, D. Hynes (L. Pleau, A. Hangsleben) 19:45. |
| Penalties: S. Carlson, NE 13:50. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 8 | 11 | 6 | - | 25 | | Phoenix | 14 | 8 | 8 | - | 30 |
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| Goaltending: C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 30 shots, 28 saves W). C. Hebenton, Phx (60:00 25 shots, 19 saves L). |
| Attendance: 8,258. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Phoenix Coach: Al Rollins. |
