| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Quebec Nordiques 1 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| December 16, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Quebec, R. Cloutier (R. Leduc, D. Hoganson) 1:59. 2. New England, G. Howe (A. Lacroix, G. Roberts) 6:33. |
| Penalties: C. Brackenbury, Que 6:23; S. Bernier, Que 8:58; Jack Carlson, NE 16:28. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 11:04; F. Lacombe, Que 15:23. |
| Third Period - 3. New England, W. Miller (M. Rogers, Jack Carlson) 15:20. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Quebec | 14 | 8 | 9 | - | 31 | | New England | 12 | 10 | 7 | - | 29 |
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| Goaltending: J. Corsi, Que (60:00 29 shots, 27 saves L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 31 shots, 30 saves W). |
| Attendance: 8,007. |
| Quebec Coach: Jacques Demers. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
