| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Quebec Nordiques 1 at New England Whalers 5 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| April 28, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, Mark Howe (R. Plumb, G. Howe) 10:30. 2. New England, R. Plumb (S. Carlson, G. Howe) 15:13. |
| Penalties: M. Antonovich, NE 19:00. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, M. Rogers (L. Pleau) 12:15. |
| Penalties: J. Dorey, Que 14:41. |
| Third Period - 4. New England, G. Lyle (T. Sheehy) 6:00. 5. New England, Jack Carlson (T. Sheehy, R. Ley) 6:17. 6. Quebec, G. Lariviere (W. Weir, R. Cloutier) 13:24. |
| Penalties: R. Plumb, NE 2:44. |
| Shots: |
| Quebec | 6 | 7 | 11 | - | 24 | | New England | 14 | 14 | 11 | - | 39 |
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| Goaltending: K. Broderick, Que, R. Brodeur, Que. L. Levasseur, NE (60:00 24 shots, 23 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,206. |
| Quebec Coach: Maurice Filion. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
