| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 6 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| February 3, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Edmonton, B. MacDonald 9:06. 2. Edmonton, B. MacDonald (M. Zuke, J. Micheletti) 14:41. |
| Penalties: B. Campbell, Edm 7:47; Mark Howe, NE 14:10; B. Callighen, Edm 14:59; J. McKenzie, NE 14:59; A. Hangsleben, NE 19:26. |
| Second Period - 3. Edmonton, J. Micheletti (P. Guite, M. Zuke) 4:21. 4. New England, J. Mayer (G. Roberts, M. Antonovich) 12:01. 5. Edmonton, B. MacDonald 18:23. 6. New England, B. Selwood (G. Lyle, G. Howe) 19:04. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 4:10; M. Zuke, Edm 6:35; J. Troy, Edm 15:09; J. Troy, Edm 17:42. |
| Third Period - 7. Edmonton, B. MacDonald (P. Guite) 15:55. 8. Edmonton, B. Flett 16:07. 9. New England, D. Bolduc (G. Carroll, B. Butters) 18:10. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 12 | 10 | 14 | - | 36 | | New England | 10 | 9 | 5 | - | 24 |
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| Goaltending: D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 24 shots, 21 saves W). L. Levasseur, NE (60:00 36 shots, 30 saves L). |
| Attendance: 8,012. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
