| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 1 at Quebec Nordiques 2 |
| Le Colisee |
| March 5, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, J. Mayer (S. Carlson, B. Selwood) 3:01. |
| Penalties: T. Sheehy, NE 5:32; G. Lariviere, Que 13:56. |
| Second Period - 2. Quebec, M. Tardif (M. Hagman, C. Bordeleau) 3:52. 3. Quebec, C. Bordeleau (P. Bordeleau, J. Bernier) 8:39. |
| Penalties: J. McKenzie, NE 3:25; Jack Carlson, NE 5:38; W. Miller, Que 5:38; G. Howe, NE 7:41; P. Baxter, Que 15:07. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: G. Howe, NE 1:28; P. Baxter, Que 1:28; R. Plumb, NE 5:43; B. Fitchner, Que 9:09. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 7 | 11 | 10 | - | 28 | | Quebec | 10 | 8 | 9 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 27 shots, 25 saves L). R. Brodeur, Que (60:00 28 shots, 27 saves W). |
| Attendance: 9,105. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Quebec Coach: Maurice Filion. |
