| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Moscow Dynamo 1 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| December 26, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, A. Hangsleben (B. Selwood, W. Miller) 10:18. |
| Penalties: A. Peloffy, NE 11:03; A. Hangsleben, NE 15:10. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, A. Hangsleben (D. Inkpen) 7:49. |
| Penalties: V. Devyatkov, Mos 18:02. |
| Third Period - 3. New England, M. Rogers (W. Miller, A. Hangsleben) 6:15. 4. Moscow, V. Devyatkov (V. Golubovich) 14:02. 5. New England, D. Keon (M. Antonovich, J. Warner) 17:02. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 1:14; A. Lacroix, NE 1:32; G. Roberts, NE 1:32; G. Roberts, NE 9:23; M. Shostak, Mos 19:03; A. Hangsleben, NE (major) 19:48. |
| Shots: |
| Moscow | 11 | 4 | 9 | - | 24 | | New England | 5 | 14 | 14 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: V. Polupanov, Mos (60:00 33 shots, 29 saves L). J. Garrett, NE (60:00 24 shots, 23 saves W). |
| Attendance: 5,611. |
| Moscow Coach: Vladimir Kisiliov. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
