| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 4 at New England Whalers 1 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| May 12, 1978 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: K. Clackson, Wpg 5:29; Jack Carlson, NE 13:45; Jack Carlson, NE (major) 13:45; K. Clackson, Wpg 13:45; K. Clackson, Wpg (major) 13:45. |
| Third Period - 1. Winnipeg, B. Guindon (L. Moffat) 4:31. 2. Winnipeg, P. Sullivan 4:53. 3. New England, L. Pleau (A. Hangsleben, D. Bolduc) 8:07. 4. Winnipeg, B. Guindon (B. Lesuk) 13:55. 5. Winnipeg, P. Sullivan (L. Moffat) en 19:45. |
| Penalties: D. Labraaten, Wpg 9:38; J. McKenzie, NE 9:38; B. Selwood, NE 10:36; M. Amodeo, Wpg 12:33; J. McKenzie, NE 12:33. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 12 | 6 | 12 | - | 30 | | New England | 8 | 11 | 14 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: G. Bromley, Wpg (60:00 33 shots, 32 saves W). L. Levasseur, NE (60:00 29 shots, 26 saves 1 EN L). |
| Attendance: 8,125. |
| Referee: Bill Friday. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
