| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 1 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| April 23, 1978 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: J. Micheletti, Edm 2:52; B. Callighen, Edm 9:51; J. McKenzie, NE 9:51; P. Guite, Edm 12:45; Mark Howe, NE 14:34. |
| Second Period - 1. New England, G. Howe (R. Ley, Mark Howe) 18:58. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 1:12; R. Busniuk, Edm 6:25; G. Howe, NE (major) 7:24; K. Primeau, Edm 17:46; G. Roberts, NE 17:46. |
| Third Period - 2. New England, M. Antonovich (J. McKenzie, D. Keon) 5:28. 3. Edmonton, P. Shmyr (R. Rota, B. Callighen) 7:33. 4. New England, J. McKenzie (D. Keon, M. Antonovich) 19:10. 5. New England, D. Keon (M. Antonovich, J. McKenzie) 19:35. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 6:59. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 5 | 10 | 11 | - | 26 | | New England | 15 | 13 | 11 | - | 39 |
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| Goaltending: D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 L). L. Levasseur, NE (60:00 26 shots, 25 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,212. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
