| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 2 at Quebec Nordiques 3 |
| Le Colisee |
| January 21, 1978 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: G. Lyle, NE 1:24; A. Peloffy, NE 6:52; G. Lariviere, Que 9:32. |
| Third Period - 1. New England, Mark Howe 1:32. 2. Quebec, J. Tremblay (B. Fitchner) 3:39. 3. Quebec, M. Hagman (M. Tardif, G. Lariviere) 13:36. 4. New England, G. Howe (G. Lyle, R. Ley) 13:56. 5. Quebec, G. Lariviere (M. Tardif) 14:20. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 9 | 8 | 12 | - | 29 | | Quebec | 16 | 10 | 10 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: L. Levasseur, NE (60:00 36 shots, 33 saves L). J. Corsi, Que (60:00 29 shots, 27 saves W). |
| Attendance: 9,050. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Quebec Coach: Marc Boileau. |
