| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 2 at Indianapolis Racers 5 |
| Market Square Arena |
| December 6, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Indianapolis, R. Patenaude (M. Parizeau) 6:04. 2. Indianapolis, D. Burgess (B. Wilkins) 7:28. |
| Penalties: Jack Carlson, NE (major) 13:55; R. Thomas, Ind (major) 13:55; K. Devine, Ind 15:21; R. Ley, NE 20:00. |
| Second Period - 3. Indianapolis, D. Burgess (R. Paiement, D. Maggs) 18:08. 4. Indianapolis, R. Patenaude (M. Parizeau, K. Morrison) 18:32. 5. Indianapolis, B. Goldsworthy (R. Thomas, B. Sheehan) 18:43. 6. New England, M. Antonovich (J. McKenzie, G. Roberts) 19:44. |
| Penalties: M. Rogers, NE 15:16; R. Thomas, Ind 19:28. |
| Third Period - 7. New England, G. Lyle (R. Ley) 0:26. |
| Penalties: Jack Carlson, NE 12:52; Jack Carlson, NE (major) 12:52; D. Fortier, Ind 12:52; D. Fortier, Ind (major) 12:52; K. Morrison, Ind 16:44. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 13 | 7 | 13 | - | 33 | | Indianapolis | 5 | 14 | 7 | - | 26 |
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| Goaltending: L. Levasseur, NE (60:00 26 shots, 21 saves L). G. Inness, Ind (60:00 33 shots, 31 saves W). |
| Attendance: 5,244. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Ron Ingram. |
