| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 1 at Houston Aeros 2 |
| The Summit |
| January 26, 1978 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: K. Clackson, Wpg 2:00; T. Taylor, Hou 2:00; U. Nilsson, Wpg 3:02; T. Ruskowski, Hou 3:02; M. Lukowich, Hou 5:38; K. Nilsson, Wpg 7:32; P. Popiel, Hou 13:49; J. Gray, Hou 20:00. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: L. Sjoberg, Wpg 0:54; U. Nilsson, Wpg 12:28; T. Taylor, Hou 12:28. |
| Third Period - 1. Houston, J. Tonelli (A. McLeod, C. Connor) 2:58. 2. Winnipeg, B. Hull (T. Green, U. Nilsson) pp 5:12. |
| Penalties: C. Connor, Hou 4:12; D. Larway, Hou 7:02. |
| Overtime - 3. Houston, J. Tonelli (C. Connor, J. Hughes) 0:19. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 8 | 15 | 11 | 0 | - | 34 | | Houston | 3 | 8 | 10 | 1 | - | 22 |
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| Goaltending: G. Bromley, Wpg (60:19 22 shots, 20 saves L). E. Wakely, Hou (60:19 34 shots, 33 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,362. |
| Referee: Peter Moffat. |
| Stars: 1. E. Wakely 2. G. Bromley 3. J. Tonelli. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
