| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 3 at New England Whalers 1 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| March 30, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. Edmonton, B. Flett (J. Hughes, D. Hunter) 8:27. |
| Penalties: G. Howe, NE 11:42; A. Hamilton, Edm 15:08; A. Hangsleben, NE 19:25. |
| Second Period - 2. Edmonton, D. Hunter (J. Micheletti, R. Siltanen) 11:52. 3. New England, M. Rogers (W. Miller) 18:17. |
| Penalties: W. Gretzky, Edm 1:32; A. Hangsleben, NE 5:19. |
| Third Period - 4. Edmonton, B. Callighen (W. Gretzky) 7:28. |
| Penalties: W. Gretzky, Edm 9:05. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 12 | 7 | 10 | - | 29 | | New England | 6 | 5 | 6 | - | 17 |
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| Goaltending: D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 17 shots, 16 saves W). J. Garrett, NE (60:00 29 shots, 26 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,668. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
