| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 3 at New England Whalers 5 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| March 26, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Edmonton, D. Semenko 8:11. 2. New England, Mark Howe (T. Sheehy, G. Howe) 14:02. |
| Penalties: R. McKay, Edm 13:50; G. Howe, NE 14:52; Mark Howe, NE 17:08; P. Guite, Edm 17:08; A. Hangsleben, NE 18:16. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, M. Rogers (R. Ley, M. Antonovich) 11:10. 4. New England, J. McKenzie (R. Plumb, Mark Howe) 11:38. 5. New England, Mark Howe (B. Selwood, G. Roberts) 14:46. |
| Penalties: P. Shmyr, Edm 5:52; B. Selwood, NE 9:13; P. Shmyr, Edm 10:45; R. Busniuk, Edm 14:06; M. Antonovich, NE 14:06; G. Roberts, NE 15:07. |
| Third Period - 6. Edmonton, P. Shmyr (M. Zuke, B. MacDonald) 4:23. 7. New England, Mark Howe (G. Howe, M. Rogers) 15:24. 8. Edmonton, D. Sobchuk (R. Busniuk, R. McKay) 15:45. |
| Penalties: L. Pleau, NE 4:12; G. Roberts, NE 8:08; R. Plumb, NE 10:44; G. Howe, NE 17:51. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 10 | 13 | 12 | - | 35 | | New England | 6 | 12 | 9 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: D. McLeod, Edm (60:00 27 shots, 22 saves L). L. Levasseur, NE (60:00 35 shots, 32 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,142. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
