| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 2 at Cincinnati Stingers 5 |
| Riverfront Coliseum |
| February 20, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, M. Lukowich (P. Terbenche, K. Nilsson) 4:57. 2. Cincinnati, B. Melrose (R. Ftorek, C. Luksa) 17:39. |
| Penalties: B. Legge, Cin (tripping) 3:35; P. MacKinnon, Wpg (holding) 6:16; B. Melrose, Cin (interference) 19:01; B. Legge, Cin (fighting major) 19:23; J. Gray, Wpg (fighting major) 19:23. |
| Second Period - 3. Cincinnati, G. Clark (M. Parizeau, R. Thomas) 7:25. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 4. Winnipeg, K. Nilsson (M. Lukowich, T. Ruskowski) 4:59. 5. Cincinnati, B. Baltimore (B. Gilligan, B. Shutt) 11:03. 6. Cincinnati, D. Forbes (B. Shutt, B. Gilligan) 14:09. 7. Cincinnati, R. Ftorek 15:38. |
| Penalties: R. Preston, Wpg (interference) 7:14; K. Clackson, Wpg (slashing) 15:15; T. Ruskowski, Wpg (misconduct) 15:15. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 6 | 5 | 8 | - | 19 | | Cincinnati | 11 | 6 | 12 | - | 29 |
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| Goaltending: J. Daley, Wpg (60:00 29 shots, 24 saves L). M. Liut, Cin (60:00 19 shots, 17 saves W). |
| Attendance: 5,140. |
| Referee: Ron Harris. |
| Stars: 1. B. Gilligan 2. B. Baltimore 3. M. Lukowich. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| Cincinnati Coach: Floyd Smith. |
