| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 1 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 5 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| December 5, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Minnesota, J. Arbour (M. Antonovich) 11:36. 2. Minnesota, A. McDonough (D. Gruen, R. Ward) 13:50. 3. Minnesota, C. Patrick (B. Deadmarsh, R. Adduono) 16:42. |
| Penalties: N. Ullman, Edm 6:49; G. Gallant, Min 11:20; G. Gallant, Min (major) 11:20; D. Langevin, Edm 11:20; D. Langevin, Edm (major) 11:20. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: Jack Carlson, Min 4:21; G. Boddy, Edm 8:42; R. Adduono, Min 9:51. |
| Third Period - 4. Edmonton, B. Campbell (A. Hamilton, G. Sather) 5:49. 5. Minnesota, M. Antonovich (D. Keon, J. McKenzie) 13:45. 6. Minnesota, M. Antonovich (D. Keon) 17:26. |
| Penalties: J. McKenzie, Min 6:56; M. Curran, Min (served by M. Antonovich) 14:51. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 8 | 8 | 12 | - | 28 | | Minnesota | 9 | 9 | 11 | - | 29 |
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| Goaltending: K. Broderick, Edm (60:00 29 shots, 24 saves L). M. Curran, Min (60:00 28 shots, 27 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,956. |
| Edmonton Coach: Bep Guidolin. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
