| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 6 at Phoenix Roadrunners 2 |
| Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
| March 31, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, Jack Carlson (S. Carlson) 4:05. 2. Phoenix, M. Hobin (L. Mononen, S. Repo) 13:59. |
| Penalties: B. Selwood, NE 8:57; B. Butters, NE 20:00. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, G. Lyle (M. Rogers, T. Webster) 10:11. 4. Phoenix, M. Hobin (L. Mononen, S. Repo) 11:19. |
| Penalties: J. Popiel, Phx 1:50; R. Backstrom, NE 13:14. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, M. Antonovich (J. McKenzie, D. Keon) 7:00. 6. New England, M. Rogers (T. Webster, R. Ley) 9:03. 7. New England, M. Antonovich (J. McKenzie, D. Keon) 13:57. 8. New England, D. Keon (M. Antonovich, G. Roberts) 19:45. |
| Penalties: R. Backstrom, NE 10:59. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 15 | 11 | 20 | - | 46 | | Phoenix | 9 | 7 | 11 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 27 shots, 25 saves W). C. Hebenton, Phx, G. Kurt, Phx. |
| Attendance: 4,857. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Phoenix Coach: Al Rollins. |
