| World Hockey Association Game Summary | 
| Quebec Nordiques 1 at Houston Aeros 2 | 
| The Summit | 
| February 9, 1978 | 
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| First Period - 1. Quebec, M. Hagman (M. Tardif, S. Bernier) 16:05. | 
| Penalties: None. | 
| Second Period - 2. Houston, C. Connor (J. Tonelli, J. Gray) 11:37. | 
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 3:00; J. Tonelli, Hou 17:01. | 
| Third Period - 3. Houston, T. Taylor (J. Tonelli, J. Schella) 16:08. | 
| Penalties: D. Larway, Hou 1:40. | 
| Shots: | 
| Quebec | 12 | 9 | 6 | - | 27 |  | Houston | 12 | 8 | 13 | - | 33 |  
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| Goaltending: R. Brodeur, Que (60:00 33 shots, 31 saves L). E. Wakely, Hou (60:00 27 shots, 26 saves W). | 
| Attendance: 6,262. | 
| Quebec Coach: Marc Boileau. | 
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |