| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 3 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| February 1, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, M. Rogers (A. Hangsleben, J. McKenzie) 15:12. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 2:15. |
| Second Period - 2. Edmonton, B. Campbell (J. Micheletti, R. Chipperfield) 0:11. 3. New England, D. Keon (B. Selwood, J. Mayer) 4:18. 4. New England, G. Carroll (Mark Howe, A. Smith) 12:16. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 11:06; R. Busniuk, Edm 13:21. |
| Third Period - 5. Edmonton, B. Flett (A. Hamilton, R. Chipperfield) 5:54. 6. Edmonton, N. Ferguson (B. Callighen, A. Hamilton) 10:43. 7. New England, Mark Howe (G. Howe, G. Roberts) 16:56. |
| Penalties: G. Carroll, NE 5:22; J. Micheletti, Edm 8:01; G. Roberts, NE 18:41. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 12 | 6 | 16 | - | 34 | | New England | 7 | 7 | 12 | - | 26 |
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| Goaltending: D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 26 shots, 22 saves L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 34 shots, 31 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,709. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
