| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Quebec Nordiques 1 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| February 2, 1979 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: B. Fitchner, Que 13:06; D. Keon, NE 14:52; G. Lariviere, Que 14:52; G. Lariviere, Que 19:40. |
| Second Period - 1. Quebec, R. Cloutier (B. Fitchner) 4:13. 2. New England, Mark Howe (D. Inkpen, G. Roberts) 11:27. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 3:06. |
| Third Period - 3. New England, G. Lyle (A. Hangsleben, A. Lacroix) 7:05. 4. New England, G. Lyle (D. Keon, J. McKenzie) 7:28. 5. New England, Mark Howe (R. Ley) 15:22. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Quebec | 6 | 12 | 8 | - | 26 | | New England | 23 | 10 | 19 | - | 52 |
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| Goaltending: J. Corsi, Que (60:00 52 shots, 48 saves L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 26 shots, 25 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,892. |
| Quebec Coach: Jacques Demers. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
