| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Indianapolis Racers 3 at New England Whalers 5 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| November 12, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Indianapolis, K. Morrison (R. Patenaude, M. Parizeau) 2:42. 2. Indianapolis, L. Powis (R. Thomas, R. Leclerc) 17:34. |
| Penalties: B. Selwood, NE 7:15; B. Baltimore, Ind 10:00. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, D. Keon (J. McKenzie, B. Butters) 1:31. 4. New England, G. Lyle (M. Rogers, R. Ley) 3:42. 5. New England, T. Webster (G. Howe, Mark Howe) 8:53. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 4:18; M. Parizeau, Ind 7:15. |
| Third Period - 6. Indianapolis, J. French (R. Paiement) 2:13. 7. New England, G. Lyle (M. Rogers, Jack Carlson) 15:56. 8. New England, D. Keon (J. McKenzie) 19:57. |
| Penalties: G. Lyle, NE 11:17; NE bench (served by G. Lyle) 18:11. |
| Shots: |
| Indianapolis | 10 | 6 | 7 | - | 23 | | New England | 14 | 15 | 12 | - | 41 |
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| Goaltending: P. McDuffe, Ind (60:00 L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 W). |
| Attendance: 10,351. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
