| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 6 at New England Whalers 8 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| January 28, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, P. Sullivan (B. Long, S. Campbell) 4:22. 2. New England, W. Miller (A. Lacroix, R. Ley) 16:11. |
| Penalties: J. McKenzie, NE 18:18. |
| Second Period - 3. Winnipeg, K. Nilsson 0:20. 4. New England, G. Lyle (G. Roberts, J. McKenzie) 3:30. 5. New England, A. Lacroix (Mark Howe) 5:28. 6. New England, W. Miller 6:47. 7. Winnipeg, M. Lukowich (T. Ruskowski) 14:43. 8. Winnipeg, T. Ruskowski (K. Nilsson, R. Eriksson) 15:43. 9. New England, M. Antonovich (M. Rogers, Marty Howe) 17:40. 10. New England, J. McKenzie (R. Ley, D. Keon) sh 18:40. 11. New England, Mark Howe (A. Lacroix) sh 19:45. |
| Penalties: S. Campbell, Wpg 5:15; G. Roberts, NE 18:30. |
| Third Period - 12. Winnipeg, R. Preston (K. Nilsson, T. Ruskowski) 4:53. 13. Winnipeg, P. Sullivan (P. Terbenche, K. Nilsson) 9:04. 14. New England, B. Stoughton (M. Antonovich, M. Rogers) 18:36. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 11 | 15 | 10 | - | 36 | | New England | 5 | 13 | 11 | - | 29 |
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| Goaltending: M. Mattsson, Wpg (60:00 L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 36 shots, 30 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,724. |
| Stars: 1. Mark Howe 2. T. Ruskowski 3. W. Miller. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
