| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 4 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| January 14, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, M. Lukowich (T. Ruskowski, P. Terbenche) 5:10. 2. Winnipeg, B. Long 13:07. 3. Winnipeg, P. Sullivan (W. Lindstrom, J. Gray) 19:02. |
| Penalties: B. Guindon, Wpg 7:52; Marty Howe, NE 17:03; S. Campbell, Wpg 19:52; Jack Carlson, NE 19:52. |
| Second Period - 4. New England, Marty Howe (J. McKenzie, D. Keon) 12:58. |
| Penalties: S. Campbell, Wpg 5:46; T. Ruskowski, Wpg 14:42; A. Hangsleben, NE 14:42. |
| Third Period - 5. Winnipeg, K. Nilsson 0:44. 6. New England, Mark Howe (G. Howe) 5:19. |
| Penalties: W. Lindstrom, Wpg 15:51. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 9 | 7 | 7 | - | 23 | | New England | 8 | 8 | 10 | - | 26 |
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| Goaltending: M. Mattsson, Wpg (60:00 26 shots, 24 saves W). A. Smith, NE (60:00 23 shots, 19 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,871. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
