| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 4 at Indianapolis Racers 3 |
| Market Square Arena |
| October 20, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Edmonton, B. Goldsworthy (D. Sobchuk, A. Hamilton) 7:21. 2. Indianapolis, R. Leduc (C. Larose, B. Stoughton) 14:21. |
| Penalties: W. George, Edm 9:20; W. George, Edm 12:11; W. George, Edm (major) 12:11; B. Greig, Ind 12:11; B. Greig, Ind (major) 12:11; D. Semenko, Edm (major) 13:29; G. Irwin, Ind (major) 13:29; B. Callighen, Edm 13:54; K. Nugent, Ind 13:54; R. Leduc, Ind 18:53. |
| Second Period - 3. Indianapolis, W. Gretzky (K. Morrison) 6:07. 4. Indianapolis, W. Gretzky (P. Driscoll, D. Larway) 6:41. |
| Penalties: D. Semenko, Edm 2:04; G. Irwin, Ind (major) 2:04; G. Irwin, Ind 2:04; D. Semenko, Edm (major) 2:04; W. George, Edm 2:32; P. Driscoll, Ind 2:32; A. McLeod, Ind 9:38. |
| Third Period - 5. Edmonton, C. Alexander (B. Goldsworthy, B. Callighen) pp 7:59. 6. Edmonton, D. Sobchuk 8:17. 7. Edmonton, A. Hamilton (D. Hunter, B. MacDonald) pp 11:58. |
| Penalties: P. Driscoll, Ind 6:45; D. Inkpen, Ind 11:11; Ind bench (served by G. Leroux) 16:28. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 12 | 15 | 20 | - | 47 | | Indianapolis | 7 | 7 | 3 | - | 17 |
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| Goaltending: D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 17 shots, 14 saves W). E. Mio, Ind (60:00 47 shots, 43 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,386. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
