| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Czechoslovakia 4 at New England Whalers 1 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| December 20, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. CSSR, J. Neilba (M. Krivacek, O. Vejvoda) 6:35. |
| Penalties: B. Cermak, CSSR 1:41; G. Swain, NE 6:13; R. Busniuk, NE 11:06. |
| Second Period - 2. CSSR, M. Stastny (J. Vins, V. Dzurilla) 5:50. 3. CSSR, M. Stastny (J. Pouzar) 13:06. 4. CSSR, M. Novak (M. Novy) 15:06. 5. New England, M. Rogers (T. Webster, B. Selwood) 18:40. |
| Penalties: R. Busniuk, NE 2:11; B. Selwood, NE 3:49; J. Neilba, CSSR 7:18; D. Smedsmo, NE 11:52; D. Smedsmo, NE 16:14; M. Stastny, CSSR 16:14. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 10:51; R. Busniuk, NE 16:59; A. Hangsleben, NE 19:02. |
| Shots: |
| CSSR | 17 | 12 | 16 | - | 45 | | New England | 6 | 9 | 4 | - | 19 |
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| Goaltending: V. Dzurilla, CSSR (60:00 19 shots, 18 saves W). C. Abrahamsson, NE, C. Raeder, NE. |
| Attendance: 7,322. |
| CSSR Coach: Jaroslav Volf. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
