| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 0 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| March 2, 1977 |
|
| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 5:12; R. Ley, NE (major) 5:12; J. Noris, SD (major) 5:12. |
| Third Period - 1. New England, M. Antonovich (D. Keon, B. Butters) 13:30. 2. New England, T. Webster (R. Backstrom) 19:12. |
| Penalties: B. Hughes, SD 0:39; K. Morrison, SD 19:12; Jack Carlson, NE 19:12. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 5 | 13 | 11 | - | 29 | | New England | 10 | 15 | 17 | - | 42 |
|
| Goaltending: E. Wakely, SD (60:00 L). C. Raeder, NE (60:00 29 shots, 29 saves W). |
| Attendance: 8,303. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
