| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 5 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| April 1, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, Mark Howe (A. Lacroix) 1:43. 2. Edmonton, D. Sobchuk (J. Micheletti) 4:40. 3. New England, M. Rogers (A. Lacroix, G. Lyle) pp 11:47. 4. Edmonton, S. Weir (S. Carlson, D. Hunter) 16:42. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 2:46; J. Hughes, Edm 10:00; J. Warner, NE 13:25; D. Sobchuk, Edm 19:16. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Siltanen, Edm 4:47; A. Hamilton, Edm 12:41. |
| Third Period - 5. Edmonton, B. MacDonald (W. Gretzky) 9:32. 6. New England, J. McKenzie (D. Keon, M. Antonovich) 9:45. 7. Edmonton, R. Siltanen (W. Gretzky, B. Callighen) 15:30. 8. Edmonton, B. Flett (D. Langevin) 19:59. |
| Penalties: D. Hunter, Edm 2:18; A. Hangsleben, NE 4:40; J. McKenzie, NE 16:24. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 8 | 5 | 11 | - | 24 | | New England | 8 | 6 | 15 | - | 29 |
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| Goaltending: D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 29 shots, 26 saves W). A. Smith, NE (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 6,591. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| New England Coach: Don Blackburn. |
