| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 3 at New England Whalers 0 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| January 13, 1979 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: D. Hunter, Edm 8:10; D. Hunter, Edm (major) 8:10; G. Roberts, NE 8:10; G. Roberts, NE (major) 8:10; J. Neilson, Edm 17:58. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: B. Callighen, Edm 7:36; J. McKenzie, NE 7:36. |
| Third Period - 1. Edmonton, W. Gretzky (J. Hughes, D. Hunter) 6:55. 2. Edmonton, W. Gretzky 10:23. 3. Edmonton, W. Gretzky 11:35. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 2 | 6 | 13 | - | 21 | | New England | 15 | 15 | 7 | - | 37 |
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| Goaltending: D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 37 shots, 37 saves W). J. Garrett, NE (60:00 21 shots, 18 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,538. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
