| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Edmonton Oilers 4 at New England Whalers 1 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| April 15, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. Edmonton, W. Gretzky (P. Shmyr, B. Callighen) 10:50. |
| Penalties: J. Hughes, Edm 1:59; J. Hughes, Edm 13:45; G. Lyle, NE 17:19. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, Mark Howe 9:05. 3. Edmonton, B. MacDonald (W. Gretzky, J. Hughes) 12:30. |
| Penalties: J. Micheletti, Edm 2:56; P. Driscoll, Edm 10:14; D. Semenko, Edm (major) 12:39; J. Warner, NE 12:39; Mark Howe, NE 16:17. |
| Third Period - 4. Edmonton, W. Gretzky (A. Hamilton, B. MacDonald) 13:56. 5. Edmonton, W. Gretzky (B. MacDonald, B. Callighen) 14:38. |
| Penalties: A. Lacroix, NE 10:08; B. Flett, Edm 16:23. |
| Shots: |
| Edmonton | 6 | 7 | 11 | - | 24 | | New England | 6 | 10 | 10 | - | 26 |
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| Goaltending: D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 26 shots, 25 saves W). J. Garrett, NE (60:00 24 shots, 20 saves L). |
| Attendance: 5,824. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
| New England Coach: Don Blackburn. |
