| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Quebec Nordiques 3 at New England Whalers 5 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| March 23, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, L. Pleau (R. Ley, D. Inkpen) 16:39. 2. New England, J. Warner (A. Lacroix, G. Roberts) 17:32. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 11:43. |
| Second Period - 3. Quebec, R. Cloutier (R. Leduc) 6:35. 4. New England, D. Keon (Mark Howe, G. Roberts) 9:55. 5. Quebec, R. Leduc (J. Tremblay, M. Tardif) 16:30. |
| Penalties: P. Baxter, Que 8:54; G. Bilodeau, Que 14:07; R. Ley, NE 15:53. |
| Third Period - 6. New England, D. Keon (J. Warner, J. Douglas) 1:03. 7. New England, M. Rogers (D. Inkpen) 2:13. 8. Quebec, P. Bordeleau (G. Lariviere, M. Tardif) 6:33. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Quebec | 7 | 7 | 5 | - | 19 | | New England | 9 | 7 | 10 | - | 26 |
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| Goaltending: J. Corsi, Que (60:00 26 shots, 21 saves L). J. Garrett, NE (60:00 19 shots, 16 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,536. |
| Quebec Coach: Jacques Demers. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
