Each member of the top line scored again, but the Whalers surrendered a 3-1 lead after two by allowing four goals in the third in a 5-3 loss to the Nordiques.
For the second time this season, the Hartford Whalers made an appearance, hosting the Quebec Nordiques to complete the season series. The Whalers' defense has been flimsy over their last two games. They allowed seven goals to the Montreal Canadiens, falling 7-5, despite five points from Sebastian Aho and three each from Nikolaj Ehlers and Andrei Svechnikov.