| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 3 at Quebec Nordiques 2 |
| Le Colisee |
| April 17, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, B. Stoughton (M. Rogers, R. Ley) 0:29. 2. Quebec, R. Leduc (M. Tardif, R. Cloutier) 19:10. |
| Penalties: P. Roy, NE 18:44. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, G. Howe (A. Lacroix, G. Roberts) 3:23. |
| Penalties: F. Lacombe, Que 1:49; K. Devine, Que 17:09; D. Geoffrion, Que 19:33. |
| Third Period - 4. Quebec, A. Cote (J. Dorey) 5:06. 5. New England, R. Plumb (B. Stoughton) 18:12. |
| Penalties: J. Warner, NE 2:30; B. Fitchner, Que 19:00; W. Miller, NE 19:53. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 13 | 10 | 13 | - | 36 | | Quebec | 9 | 4 | 11 | - | 24 |
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| Goaltending: J. Garrett, NE (60:00 24 shots, 22 saves W). J. Corsi, Que (60:00 36 shots, 33 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,769. |
| New England Coach: Don Blackburn. |
| Quebec Coach: Jacques Demers. |
