| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 1 at Birmingham Bulls 3 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| March 27, 1979 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: J. Stewart, Bir 2:48; J. Brubaker, NE 7:45; D. Hanson, Bir 7:45. |
| Second Period - 1. Birmingham, D. Gorman (J. Stewart, R. Ramage) 5:57. |
| Penalties: R. Plumb, NE 17:40; J. McKenzie, NE 18:45. |
| Third Period - 2. New England, D. Keon (G. Roberts, Mark Howe) 8:29. 3. Birmingham, J. Stewart (M. Goulet) 10:24. 4. Birmingham, S. Alley (D. Gorman, J. Stewart) 13:51. |
| Penalties: J. Turkiewicz, Bir 7:40. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 13 | 10 | 7 | - | 30 | | Birmingham | 8 | 4 | 8 | - | 20 |
|
| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 20 shots, 17 saves L). E. Wakely, Bir, P. Riggin, Bir. |
| Attendance: 4,164. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Birmingham Coach: John Brophy. |
