| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 5 at Winnipeg Jets 2 |
| Winnipeg Arena |
| October 21, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, K. Nilsson (W. Lindstrom, D. Labraaten) 2:45. 2. New England, L. Pleau 2:51. 3. New England, T. Webster (Mark Howe) 10:12. 4. New England, M. Rogers (G. Lyle, Jack Carlson) 15:21. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE (major) 7:42; L. Moffat, Wpg (major) 7:42; R. Ley, NE 10:55; B. Selwood, NE 15:58. |
| Second Period - 5. Winnipeg, A. Hedberg (U. Nilsson, B. Hull) 3:01. |
| Penalties: K. Clackson, Wpg 5:56; J. McKenzie, NE 7:17; M. Rogers, NE 15:37. |
| Third Period - 6. New England, Jack Carlson (M. Rogers, B. Butters) 4:33. 7. New England, L. Pleau (M. Rogers, Jack Carlson) 13:53. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 10 | 2 | 7 | - | 19 | | Winnipeg | 7 | 11 | 5 | - | 23 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 23 shots, 21 saves W). J. Daley, Wpg (60:00 19 shots, 14 saves L). |
| Attendance: 10,330. |
| Stars: 1. L. Pleau 2. M. Rogers 3. B. Long. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
