| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 3 at Houston Aeros 4 |
| The Summit |
| March 7, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Edmonton, R. Chipperfield (M. Zuke, B. Flett) 6:37. 2. Edmonton, P. Shmyr (R. Chipperfield, B. Flett) 17:09. |
| Penalties: R. Busniuk, Edm 5:54; R. Busniuk, Edm 5:54; A. Lacroix, Hou 5:54; A. Lacroix, Hou 5:54; R. Hansis, Hou 5:54; T. Ruskowski, Hou 18:13; P. Shmyr, Edm 19:25. |
| Second Period - 3. Houston, A. Lacroix 1:05. 4. Houston, R. Preston (A. Lacroix) 7:19. |
| Penalties: P. Guite, Edm 2:34; A. DeMarco, Edm 5:11; A. Lacroix, Hou 5:11; D. Larway, Hou 6:16. |
| Third Period - 5. Houston, R. Preston (M. Lukowich, A. Lacroix) 13:42. 6. Houston, T. Ruskowski 15:38. 7. Edmonton, B. Flett 19:49. |
| Penalties: C. Connor, Hou 10:49; M. Zuke, Edm 12:04; C. Connor, Hou 18:20. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 14 | 7 | 7 | - | 28 | | Houston | 9 | 17 | 10 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: D. McLeod, Edm (60:00 36 shots, 32 saves L). E. Wakely, Hou (60:00 28 shots, 25 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,028. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
