| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 5 at Quebec Nordiques 3 |
| Le Colisee |
| February 6, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. Quebec, R. Cloutier (A. Cote, J. Dorey) 6:39. 2. New England, R. Plumb (W. Miller, M. Rogers) 19:37. |
| Penalties: A. Cote, Que 7:58; W. Miller, NE 13:06. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, R. Ley (A. Lacroix) 11:07. 4. New England, D. Keon (J. Warner, R. Plumb) 14:06. |
| Penalties: J. Corsi, Que (served by D. Geoffrion) 3:22; R. Plumb, NE 9:45; J. McKenzie, NE 15:38. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, M. Antonovich (M. Rogers) 13:52. 6. Quebec, R. Cloutier (S. Bernier, P. Baxter) 14:13. 7. New England, D. Keon (Mark Howe) 19:25. 8. Quebec, G. Bilodeau (P. Lagace) 19:59. |
| Penalties: M. Tardif, Que 3:43; G. Roberts, NE 9:14; P. Bordeleau, Que 9:14; R. Ley, NE 18:04; S. Bernier, Que 18:04. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 8 | 13 | 9 | - | 30 | | Quebec | 11 | 5 | 9 | - | 25 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 25 shots, 22 saves W). J. Corsi, Que (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 9,326. |
| Referee: Bill Friday. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Quebec Coach: Jacques Demers. |
