| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 2 at Houston Aeros 5 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| February 23, 1974 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, L. Lund (F. Hughes, Marty Howe) 2:05. 2. Houston, A. Hinse (G. Howe) 7:29. 3. Edmonton, R. Anderson (R. Perkins, A. Hamilton) 8:22. |
| Penalties: R. Climie, Edm 11:22; P. Popiel, Hou 11:54; L. Lund, Hou 14:59; R. Climie, Edm 15:27. |
| Second Period - 4. Houston, J. Schella (L. Lund, F. Hughes) 15:25. 5. Edmonton, B. Wall 17:48. 6. Houston, L. Lund (A. Hinse) 18:41. |
| Penalties: T. Taylor, Hou 16:27. |
| Third Period - 7. Houston, G. Howe (A. Hinse, F. Hughes) 6:41. |
| Penalties: J. McCrimmon, Edm 5:20; T. Taylor, Hou 9:13; K. Baird, Edm 9:39; J. Schella, Hou 14:20; B. McAneeley, Edm 19:47. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 7 | 9 | 8 | - | 24 | | Houston | 11 | 11 | 18 | - | 40 |
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| Goaltending: C. Worthy, Edm (60:00 40 shots, 35 saves L). D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 24 shots, 22 saves W). |
| Attendance: 9,188. |
| Edmonton Coach: Brian Shaw. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
