| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Houston Aeros 5 |
| The Summit |
| February 4, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, A. Lacroix (R. Hansis, J. Gray) 5:22. 2. Houston, M. Lukowich (A. Lacroix, T. Ruskowski) 7:42. 3. Houston, T. Taylor (J. Tonelli, E. Wakely) 17:27. |
| Penalties: J. Hughes, Hou 1:18; G. Howe, NE 6:43; R. Ley, NE 10:53; T. Ruskowski, Hou 10:53; A. Hangsleben, NE 13:29; R. Ley, NE 15:00. |
| Second Period - 4. New England, G. Roberts (B. Selwood, J. McKenzie) 10:34. 5. New England, G. Lyle (G. Roberts) 14:34. |
| Penalties: C. Connor, Hou 2:13; B. Butters, NE 5:12; C. Connor, Hou 6:17; P. Popiel, Hou 9:02. |
| Third Period - 6. New England, G. Lyle (Mark Howe, G. Howe) 9:01. 7. Houston, J. Gray 12:05. 8. Houston, M. Lukowich 14:53. 9. New England, M. Rogers (A. Hangsleben, Mark Howe) 17:17. |
| Penalties: B. Butters, NE 9:59; J. Gray, Hou 9:59. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 7 | 13 | 11 | - | 31 | | Houston | 7 | 3 | 8 | - | 18 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 18 shots, 13 saves L). E. Wakely, Hou (60:00 31 shots, 27 saves W). |
| Attendance: 13,215. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
