| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 4 at Winnipeg Jets 3 |
| Winnipeg Arena |
| March 5, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, D. Kryskow (W. Lindstrom, B. Long) 15:13. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 8:48. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, S. West (D. Larway, M. Lukowich) 8:33. 3. Winnipeg, W. Lindstrom (K. Nilsson) 9:06. 4. Houston, M. Lukowich (T. Ruskowski, L. Hale) 13:05. 5. Winnipeg, B. Guindon (P. Sullivan, B. Lesuk) 18:04. 6. Houston, J. Gray (T. Ruskowski, R. Preston) 18:32. |
| Penalties: C. Connor, Hou 1:24. |
| Third Period - 7. Houston, L. Lund (C. Connor, J. Schella) 12:12. |
| Penalties: R. Preston, Hou 3:17; T. Green, Wpg 9:33; L. Hale, Hou 16:51; L. Lund, Hou 19:00; U. Nilsson, Wpg 19:00. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 9 | 12 | 6 | - | 27 | | Winnipeg | 13 | 13 | 16 | - | 42 |
|
| Goaltending: L. Zimmerman, Hou (60:00 42 shots, 39 saves W). G. Bromley, Wpg (60:00 27 shots, 23 saves L). |
| Attendance: 10,389. |
| Stars: 1. M. Lukowich 2. T. Ruskowski 3. W. Lindstrom. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
