| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 1 at Edmonton Oilers 3 |
| Edmonton Coliseum |
| January 16, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. Edmonton, R. Chipperfield (W. Gretzky) 1:43. |
| Penalties: S. Campbell, Wpg 1:04; D. Langevin, Edm 19:30. |
| Second Period - 2. Edmonton, R. Chipperfield (B. Flett, S. Carlson) 2:56. 3. Winnipeg, J. Gray (T. Ruskowski, S. Campbell) 12:07. |
| Penalties: W. Gretzky, Edm 5:30; S. Campbell, Wpg 18:26; P. Driscoll, Edm 18:26. |
| Third Period - 4. Edmonton, S. Carlson (B. MacDonald, P. Shmyr) 13:31. |
| Penalties: J. Hughes, Edm 2:09; P. Terbenche, Wpg 17:36. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 8 | 7 | 7 | - | 22 | | Edmonton | 16 | 12 | 10 | - | 38 |
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| Goaltending: M. Mattsson, Wpg (60:00 38 shots, 35 saves L). D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 22 shots, 21 saves W). |
| Attendance: 9,447. |
| Stars: 1. R. Chipperfield 2. M. Mattsson 3. D. Dryden. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |