| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| March 3, 1978 |
|
| First Period - 1. Houston, M. Lukowich (R. Hansis) 0:29. |
| Penalties: Marty Howe, NE 18:37. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, L. Lund (S. Campbell, C. Connor) 12:09. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 4:02; A. Hangsleben, NE 4:02; G. Howe, NE 15:15. |
| Third Period - 3. New England, A. Hangsleben (G. Howe, Marty Howe) 3:11. 4. New England, G. Howe (G. Roberts) 6:17. |
| Penalties: R. Hansis, Hou 1:02; A. Hangsleben, NE 1:02; C. Connor, Hou 5:59; R. Preston, Hou 9:53. |
| Overtime - 5. Houston, R. Preston (J. Tonelli, A. Lacroix) 7:11. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | - | 30 | | New England | 10 | 15 | 15 | 7 | - | 47 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, Hou (67:11 47 shots, 45 saves W). A. Smith, NE (67:11 30 shots, 27 saves L). |
| Attendance: 2,230. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
