| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Indianapolis Racers 1 |
| Market Square Arena |
| February 18, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Indianapolis, B. Stoughton (B. Prentice, K. Morrison) 1:41. 2. New England, Marty Howe (J. McKenzie, M. Rogers) 12:29. |
| Penalties: Jack Carlson, NE 3:13; Jack Carlson, NE (major) 3:13; P. Driscoll, Ind 3:13; P. Driscoll, Ind (major) 3:13. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, G. Howe (G. Lyle, Marty Howe) 6:28. |
| Penalties: Marty Howe, NE 2:39; R. Plumb, NE 12:48. |
| Third Period - 4. New England, T. Sheehy (D. Keon, M. Antonovich) 9:11. 5. New England, D. Keon 19:53. |
| Penalties: Jack Carlson, NE (major) 15:54; Jack Carlson, NE (misconduct) 15:54; A. Hangsleben, NE 15:54; A. Hangsleben, NE (game misconduct) 15:54; P. Driscoll, Ind (major) 15:54; P. Driscoll, Ind (misconduct) 15:54. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 11 | 17 | 8 | - | 36 | | Indianapolis | 9 | 11 | 8 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 28 shots, 27 saves W). G. Inness, Ind (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 8,416. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Bill Goldsworthy. |
