| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 2 at Edmonton Oilers 6 |
| Edmonton Coliseum |
| April 26, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, G. Howe (M. Rogers, Mark Howe) pp 17:27. |
| Penalties: D. Langevin, Edm 17:15. |
| Second Period - 2. Edmonton, B. MacDonald (B. Callighen, J. Micheletti) 5:21. 3. Edmonton, S. Carlson (R. Chipperfield, R. Siltanen) pp 11:44. 4. Edmonton, D. Sobchuk (R. Chipperfield) pp 12:08. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 5:35; R. Ley, NE 11:25; R. Chipperfield, Edm 14:44; G. Howe, NE 16:30; D. Langevin, Edm 19:55. |
| Third Period - 5. Edmonton, B. MacDonald (R. Siltanen, J. Micheletti) pp 3:38. 6. Edmonton, S. Weir (D. Hunter, B. Flett) 11:05. 7. New England, L. Pleau (Marty Howe) 14:58. 8. Edmonton, B. MacDonald (B. Callighen, W. Gretzky) 17:06. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 2:35; P. Driscoll, Edm 5:16. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 5 | 7 | 9 | - | 21 | | Edmonton | 9 | 11 | 9 | - | 29 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 29 shots, 23 saves L). D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 21 shots, 19 saves W). |
| New England Coach: Don Blackburn. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
