| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 3 at Indianapolis Racers 4 |
| Market Square Arena |
| January 6, 1978 |
|
| First Period - 1. Indianapolis, B. Stoughton (K. Morrison, R. Paiement) 0:15. 2. Indianapolis, C. St. Sauveur (R. Thomas, G. Marotte) 3:41. |
| Penalties: J. McKenzie, NE 1:31; J. Mayer, NE 18:14; R. Thomas, Ind 18:14. |
| Second Period - 3. Indianapolis, R. Patenaude (P. Driscoll, M. Parizeau) 7:07. 4. New England, G. Carroll (M. Rogers, B. Butters) 7:42. 5. Indianapolis, B. Goldsworthy (R. Thomas, C. St. Sauveur) 13:42. |
| Penalties: M. Parizeau, Ind 10:35; G. Carroll, NE 18:17. |
| Third Period - 6. New England, G. Lyle (G. Roberts) 1:16. 7. New England, G. Howe (G. Lyle) 3:26. |
| Penalties: M. Rogers, NE 8:07; G. Roberts, NE (major) 9:13; P. Driscoll, Ind (major) 9:13. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 12 | 13 | 9 | - | 34 | | Indianapolis | 14 | 9 | 4 | - | 27 |
|
| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 27 shots, 23 saves L). J. Park, Ind (60:00 34 shots, 31 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,551. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Ron Ingram. |
