| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 1 at Birmingham Bulls 2 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| February 16, 1979 |
|
| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - 1. Winnipeg, R. Preston (K. Nilsson) 5:31. |
| Penalties: M. Lukowich, Wpg 4:47; L. Sleigher, Bir 4:47; Wpg bench (served by G. Hicks) 12:58. |
| Third Period - 2. Birmingham, J. Stewart (P. Henderson) 4:17. 3. Birmingham, M. Goulet (W. Dillon) 7:46. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 11 | 19 | 9 | - | 39 | | Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 9 | - | 23 |
|
| Goaltending: M. Mattsson, Wpg (60:00 23 shots, 21 saves L). P. Riggin, Bir (60:00 39 shots, 38 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,353. |
| Stars: 1. J. Stewart 2. P. Riggin 3. P. Henderson. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| Birmingham Coach: John Brophy. |