| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 2 at Indianapolis Racers 2 |
| Market Square Arena |
| October 18, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Indianapolis, R. Thomas (L. Powis, K. Morrison) 2:19. 2. New England, J. McKenzie (M. Rogers, R. Ley) 7:50. 3. Indianapolis, C. St. Sauveur 8:18. 4. New England, R. Ley (M. Antonovich) 9:07. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 1:27; K. Devine, Ind 4:09; K. Devine, Ind 4:09; M. Antonovich, NE 15:59; R. Paiement, Ind 15:59. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: G. Howe, NE 6:04; R. Thomas, Ind 8:21; D. Fortier, Ind (major) 11:24; Jack Carlson, NE (major) 11:24; Mark Howe, NE 16:28. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Overtime - No scoring. |
| Penalties: B. Butters, NE 4:00; B. Butters, NE (major) 4:00; K. Devine, Ind 4:00; K. Devine, Ind (major) 4:00. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 20 | 7 | 7 | 4 | - | 38 | | Indianapolis | 15 | 7 | 8 | 3 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (70:00 33 shots, 31 saves T). G. Inness, Ind (70:00 38 shots, 36 saves T). |
| Attendance: 8,042. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Ron Ingram. |
