| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 5 at Indianapolis Racers 1 |
| Market Square Arena |
| November 23, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, K. Nilsson (P. Sullivan) 1:48. 2. Indianapolis, B. Stoughton (D. Morrow, C. Larose) 12:02. |
| Penalties: J. Hughes, Ind 5:23; R. Preston, Wpg 16:05; M. Lukowich, Wpg 18:57. |
| Second Period - 3. Winnipeg, K. Nilsson (B. Long, M. Lukowich) 11:22. 4. Winnipeg, B. Guindon (M. Lukowich, T. Ruskowski) 12:13. |
| Penalties: T. Ruskowski, Wpg (fighting major) 6:31; K. Nugent, Ind (fighting major) 6:31; B. Greig, Ind 11:16; B. Greig, Ind 14:54; J. Gray, Wpg 15:36; A. McLeod, Ind 15:36; M. Lukowich, Wpg 17:21. |
| Third Period - 5. Winnipeg, P. Sullivan (W. Lindstrom, J. Gray) 3:28. 6. Winnipeg, T. Ruskowski (M. Lukowich) 10:06. |
| Penalties: B. Greig, Ind 8:57; B. Long, Wpg 12:06; M. Lukowich, Wpg 18:34. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 8 | 14 | 11 | - | 33 | | Indianapolis | 14 | 11 | 9 | - | 34 |
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| Goaltending: M. Mattsson, Wpg (60:00 34 shots, 33 saves W). G. Smith, Ind (60:00 33 shots, 28 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,181. |
| Stars: 1. M. Mattsson 2. K. Nilsson 3. P. Sullivan. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
