| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 2 at Edmonton Oilers 1 |
| Edmonton Coliseum |
| January 1, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, R. Hansis (J. Schella, M. Lukowich) 9:38. |
| Penalties: P. Popiel, Hou 0:36; A. McLeod, Hou 6:09; P. Guite, Edm 13:49; B. Callighen, Edm 16:31; L. Lund, Hou 19:21. |
| Second Period - 2. Edmonton, D. Semenko (J. Holland, P. Shmyr) 5:01. |
| Penalties: J. Tonelli, Hou 10:37; J. Hughes, Hou 14:55. |
| Third Period - 3. Houston, J. Schella (R. Preston, L. Lund) 8:49. |
| Penalties: C. Connor, Hou 3:45; C. Connor, Hou 5:56; P. Guite, Edm 5:56; B. Callighen, Edm 7:06; J. Schella, Hou 13:22. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 10 | 10 | 6 | - | 26 | | Edmonton | 12 | 18 | 10 | - | 40 |
|
| Goaltending: L. Zimmerman, Hou (60:00 40 shots, 39 saves W). D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 26 shots, 24 saves L). |
| Attendance: 8,817. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
