| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Quebec Nordiques 3 at New England Whalers 1 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| March 9, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, R. Ley 4:45. 2. Quebec, R. Cloutier (R. Leduc, S. Bernier) 14:38. |
| Penalties: W. Miller, NE 13:24. |
| Second Period - 3. Quebec, B. Fitchner (G. Lariviere) 5:40. |
| Penalties: J. McKenzie, NE 6:18; C. Brackenbury, Que 10:34. |
| Third Period - 4. Quebec, S. Bernier (R. Cloutier) 1:55. |
| Penalties: S. Bernier, Que 7:07; A. Hangsleben, NE 9:32; S. Bernier, Que 10:35; J. Corsi, Que (served by M. Tardif) 16:51. |
| Shots: |
| Quebec | 11 | 7 | 4 | - | 22 | | New England | 7 | 20 | 7 | - | 34 |
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| Goaltending: J. Corsi, Que (60:00 34 shots, 33 saves W). A. Smith, NE (60:00 22 shots, 19 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,855. |
| Quebec Coach: Jacques Demers. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
