| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Winnipeg Jets 4 |
| Winnipeg Arena |
| October 18, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, M. Lukowich (R. Preston) 3:48. 2. New England, Mark Howe (A. Lacroix, R. Plumb) 19:45. |
| Penalties: J. Garrett, NE (served by M. Antonovich) 14:49. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, D. Keon (G. Roberts) 2:25. 4. Winnipeg, M. Lukowich (P. Sullivan, R. Preston) 9:25. |
| Penalties: B. Selwood, NE 8:39; L. Moffat, Wpg 17:40. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, Mark Howe (A. Lacroix, G. Howe) 0:52. 6. New England, R. Ley (M. Antonovich) 10:53. 7. Winnipeg, P. Sullivan (B. Long, K. Nilsson) 16:17. 8. Winnipeg, K. Nilsson (P. Sullivan) 19:41. |
| Penalties: G. Lyle, NE 8:24; G. Lyle, NE 8:24; K. Clackson, Wpg 8:24; K. Clackson, Wpg 8:24; K. Clackson, Wpg 8:24; G. Lyle, NE 15:13. |
| Overtime - No scoring. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 1:44. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 8 | 11 | 9 | 5 | - | 33 | | Winnipeg | 12 | 6 | 13 | 3 | - | 34 |
|
| Goaltending: J. Garrett, NE (70:00 34 shots, 30 saves T). M. Mattsson, Wpg (70:00 33 shots, 29 saves T). |
| Attendance: 8,166. |
| Referee: Bill Friday. |
| Stars: 1. Mark Howe 2. M. Lukowich 3. J. Garrett. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
