| World Hockey Association Game Summary | 
| Birmingham Bulls 3 at Edmonton Oilers 2 | 
| Edmonton Coliseum | 
| October 24, 1978 | 
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, L. Sleigher (S. Alley, J. Stewart) 2:01. 2. Birmingham, S. Beaudoin (G. Kirk, P. Henderson) 4:52. 3. Birmingham, M. Goulet (R. Vaive, R. Adduono) 15:41. | 
| Penalties: P. Guite, Edm 5:45; J. Turkiewicz, Bir 8:58. | 
| Second Period - 4. Edmonton, R. Chipperfield (S. Carlson, B. Flett) 16:49. | 
| Penalties: M. Goulet, Bir 3:12; P. Shmyr, Edm 6:40; G. Kirk, Bir 11:47. | 
| Third Period - 5. Edmonton, B. Callighen (P. Shmyr, D. Sobchuk) 5:19. | 
| Penalties: C. Hartsburg, Bir 7:27. | 
| Shots: | 
| Birmingham | 10 | 8 | 5 | - | 23 |  | Edmonton | 9 | 13 | 12 | - | 34 |  
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| Goaltending: P. Riggin, Bir (60:00 34 shots, 32 saves W). D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 23 shots, 20 saves L). | 
| Attendance: 8,942. | 
| Birmingham Coach: John Brophy. | 
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |