| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Quebec Nordiques 1 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| February 17, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. Quebec, M. Tardif (S. Bernier, R. Cloutier) 8:17. |
| Penalties: P. Baxter, Que 5:37; J. McKenzie, NE 5:37. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, Mark Howe (G. Roberts, A. Lacroix) 4:30. 3. New England, M. Antonovich (M. Rogers, W. Miller) 7:06. |
| Penalties: A. Cote, Que 3:48. |
| Third Period - 4. New England, Mark Howe (A. Lacroix, J. Warner) 1:18. 5. New England, J. Warner (Mark Howe, A. Lacroix) 13:25. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Quebec | 13 | 4 | 20 | - | 37 | | New England | 7 | 14 | 10 | - | 31 |
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| Goaltending: J. Corsi, Que, R. Brodeur, Que. J. Garrett, NE (60:00 37 shots, 36 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,891. |
| Quebec Coach: Jacques Demers. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
