| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 3 at New England Whalers 5 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| December 7, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, G. Howe (G. Roberts, Mark Howe) 1:22. 2. Edmonton, P. Shmyr (B. Flett) 2:42. 3. Edmonton, J. Micheletti (B. Flett, W. Gretzky) 15:03. |
| Penalties: D. Semenko, Edm 0:41; P. Driscoll, Edm 6:35. |
| Second Period - 4. New England, A. Lacroix (J. McKenzie, Mark Howe) 16:12. |
| Penalties: J. McKenzie, NE 13:59. |
| Third Period - 5. Edmonton, D. Semenko (P. Shmyr, D. Sobchuk) 8:31. 6. New England, M. Antonovich (R. Plumb, J. McKenzie) 15:51. 7. New England, A. Lacroix (R. Ley) 18:25. 8. New England, M. Antonovich (B. Selwood) 19:36. |
| Penalties: C. Alexander, Edm 16:29; M. Antonovich, NE 16:29. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 10 | 6 | 6 | - | 22 | | New England | 13 | 9 | 8 | - | 30 |
|
| Goaltending: D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 L). J. Garrett, NE (60:00 22 shots, 19 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,108. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
