| World Hockey Association Game Summary | 
| Quebec Nordiques 4 at New England Whalers 3 | 
| Hartford Civic Center | 
| April 14, 1977 | 
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| First Period - 1. New England, G. Roberts (T. Abrahamsson) 6:36. 2. Quebec, S. Bernier (W. Weir) 12:25. | 
| Penalties: S. Sutherland, Que 3:18; F. Lacombe, Que 6:21; G. Lyle, NE 13:09; J. Dorey, Que 15:28; M. Antonovich, NE 17:12; J. McKenzie, NE 18:57. | 
| Second Period - 3. Quebec, S. Bernier (G. Lariviere, J. Dorey) 6:07. 4. New England, M. Antonovich (G. Roberts) 6:36. 5. Quebec, P. Bordeleau (P. Baxter, S. Bernier) 17:10. | 
| Penalties: F. Lacombe, Que 6:55; M. Antonovich, NE 9:54; A. Boudrias, Que 9:54; G. Lariviere, Que 16:01. | 
| Third Period - 6. New England, J. McKenzie (R. Ley, G. Roberts) 19:05. | 
| Penalties: None. | 
| Overtime - 7. Quebec, P. Baxter (R. Cloutier) 1:50. | 
| Penalties: None. | 
| Shots: | 
| | Quebec | 11 | 13 | 8 | 4 | - | 36 |  | New England | 13 | 18 | 7 | 0 | - | 38 | 
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| Goaltending: R. Brodeur, Que (61:50 38 shots, 35 saves W). C. Abrahamsson, NE (61:50 36 shots, 32 saves L). | 
| Attendance: 9,223. | 
| Quebec Coach: Marc Boileau. | 
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |