| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Quebec Nordiques 3 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| April 30, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, M. Rogers (L. Levasseur) 10:23. 2. Quebec, M. Tardif (P. Baxter, J. Dorey) 12:11. |
| Penalties: R. Cloutier, Que 8:40; S. Sutherland, Que 14:29; G. Howe, NE 14:47. |
| Second Period - 3. Quebec, R. Cloutier (M. Tardif, S. Bernier) 6:19. |
| Penalties: L. Levasseur, NE (served by M. Rogers) 11:46; C. Brackenbury, Que 11:46; C. Brackenbury, Que 14:01. |
| Third Period - 4. New England, D. Bolduc (M. Rogers, L. Pleau) 10:09. 5. Quebec, S. Sutherland (B. Fitchner) 16:23. |
| Penalties: J. Dorey, Que 2:57. |
| Shots: |
| Quebec | 13 | 15 | 5 | - | 33 | | New England | 15 | 7 | 18 | - | 40 |
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| Goaltending: R. Brodeur, Que (60:00 40 shots, 38 saves W). L. Levasseur, NE (60:00 33 shots, 30 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,448. |
| Quebec Coach: Maurice Filion. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
