| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 2 at Birmingham Bulls 5 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| March 31, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, S. Alley (D. Gorman, J. Stewart) 9:35. 2. Birmingham, J. Stewart (D. Gorman, S. Alley) 12:34. |
| Penalties: R. Chipperfield, Edm 8:59; T. Cassolato, Bir 9:48; B. Callighen, Edm 13:38; D. Hoganson, Bir 17:38; B. Callighen, Edm 19:35. |
| Second Period - 3. Birmingham, D. Gorman (J. Stewart) 14:47. |
| Penalties: F. Beaton, Bir 8:20; F. Beaton, Bir (major) 8:20; C. Sandbeck, Edm 8:20; C. Sandbeck, Edm (major) 8:20; C. Sandbeck, Edm (misconduct) 8:20; O. Lloyd, Edm 10:04; K. Linseman, Bir 12:44. |
| Third Period - 4. Birmingham, M. Napier (R. Langway, J. Noris) 2:37. 5. Edmonton, R. Rota (B. Callighen, R. Busniuk) 3:35. 6. Birmingham, F. Mahovlich (J. Turkiewicz) 11:52. 7. Edmonton, B. Callighen (R. Rota, R. Busniuk) 19:43. |
| Penalties: R. Busniuk, Edm 8:20; F. Beaton, Bir 14:41. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 10 | 9 | 8 | - | 27 | | Birmingham | 8 | 13 | 11 | - | 32 |
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| Goaltending: D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 32 shots, 27 saves L). J. Garrett, Bir (60:00 27 shots, 25 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,153. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
