| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cincinnati Stingers 5 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| December 3, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Cincinnati, B. Stoughton (P. Marsh, R. Leduc) 2:43. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - 2. Cincinnati, R. Leduc (J. Hislop, B. Stoughton) 15:56. 3. New England, M. Antonovich (G. Howe, R. Ley) 17:15. |
| Penalties: R. Plumb, Cin 2:20; M. Antonovich, NE 2:53; P. Marsh, Cin 14:59; P. Marsh, Cin (major) 14:59; Jack Carlson, NE 14:59; Jack Carlson, NE (major) 14:59. |
| Third Period - 4. Cincinnati, P. Marsh (R. Plumb) 5:39. 5. Cincinnati, B. Gilligan (R. Plumb, C. Larose) 9:29. 6. Cincinnati, R. Leduc (C. Norwich, P. Stapleton) 13:29. 7. New England, G. Roberts (L. Pleau, G. Howe) 16:12. |
| Penalties: G. Howe, NE 4:30; R. Ley, NE 12:33. |
| Shots: |
| Cincinnati | 9 | 10 | 17 | - | 36 | | New England | 9 | 14 | 10 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: M. Dion, Cin, M. Liut, Cin. A. Smith, NE (60:00 36 shots, 31 saves L). |
| Attendance: 10,076. |
| Cincinnati Coach: Jacques Demers. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
