| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 6 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| October 27, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, K. Nilsson (K. Clackson, P. Sullivan) 2:27. 2. Winnipeg, G. Hicks (P. Sullivan) 6:08. 3. New England, Mark Howe (A. Lacroix, D. Keon) 11:18. 4. Winnipeg, R. Preston (T. Ruskowski) 17:12. |
| Penalties: K. Clackson, Wpg 10:21. |
| Second Period - 5. New England, M. Rogers (G. Lyle, W. Miller) 3:56. 6. Winnipeg, W. Lindstrom (S. West, B. Long) 15:31. 7. Winnipeg, R. Preston (T. Ruskowski) 17:12. 8. New England, M. Antonovich (Marty Howe, D. Keon) 17:55. |
| Penalties: S. Campbell, Wpg 9:54; T. Ruskowski, Wpg 9:54; Mark Howe, NE 9:54; A. Hangsleben, NE 14:44. |
| Third Period - 9. Winnipeg, K. Nilsson (T. Green) 5:45. 10. New England, A. Lacroix (G. Howe) 19:31. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 7:38; K. Clackson, Wpg 11:34; G. Roberts, NE 14:08; S. West, Wpg 18:05. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 14 | 7 | 8 | - | 29 | | New England | 10 | 8 | 5 | - | 23 |
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| Goaltending: J. Daley, Wpg (60:00 23 shots, 19 saves W). A. Smith, NE (60:00 29 shots, 23 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,414. |
| Stars: 1. K. Nilsson 2. R. Preston 3. S. Campbell. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
