| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 2 at Edmonton Oilers 1 |
| Edmonton Coliseum |
| October 17, 1978 |
|
| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: J. McKenzie, NE 14:20. |
| Second Period - 1. Edmonton, B. Callighen (J. Micheletti, B. Goldsworthy) pp 0:52. 2. New England, Marty Howe (Mark Howe, G. Howe) 5:26. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 0:08. |
| Third Period - 3. New England, J. McKenzie (D. Keon, A. Hangsleben) 19:08. |
| Penalties: C. Alexander, Edm 12:09. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 8 | 9 | 10 | - | 27 | | Edmonton | 11 | 9 | 7 | - | 27 |
|
| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 27 shots, 26 saves W). D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 27 shots, 25 saves L). |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
