| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 1 at Houston Aeros 3 |
| The Summit |
| January 16, 1977 |
|
| First Period - 1. Houston, P. Popiel (C. Connor, J. Tonelli) 19:37. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - 2. Edmonton, G. Sather (A. Hamilton, W. Connelly) 16:00. |
| Penalties: G. Boddy, Edm 6:30; J. Gray, Hou 8:15; Marty Howe, Hou 11:19; M. Lukowich, Hou 15:43. |
| Third Period - 3. Houston, G. Howe (R. Preston) 0:43. 4. Houston, J. Gray (T. Ruskowski, P. Popiel) 4:50. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 4 | 13 | 7 | - | 24 | | Houston | 10 | 5 | 13 | - | 28 |
|
| Goaltending: K. Broderick, Edm (60:00 28 shots, 25 saves L). R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 24 shots, 23 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,560. |
| Edmonton Coach: Bep Guidolin. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
