| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 1 at New England Whalers 6 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| November 9, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, M. Antonovich (D. Keon) 3:07. 2. New England, G. Roberts (A. Lacroix, Mark Howe) 10:28. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, W. Miller (M. Rogers) 2:02. 4. New England, A. Lacroix (Mark Howe) 19:19. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 10:09; D. Sobchuk, Edm 10:38; D. Langevin, Edm 14:27; R. Plumb, NE 17:48. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, G. Roberts (Jack Carlson, W. Miller) 2:46. 6. New England, M. Rogers 9:25. 7. Edmonton, W. Gretzky (B. MacDonald) 14:13. |
| Penalties: Jack Carlson, NE 3:14; P. Guite, Edm 3:14; B. MacDonald, Edm 5:55. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 8 | 5 | 7 | - | 20 | | New England | 11 | 8 | 12 | - | 31 |
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| Goaltending: D. Dryden, Edm, E. Mio, Edm. J. Garrett, NE (60:00 20 shots, 19 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,368. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
