| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New York Rangers 5 at Winnipeg Jets 2 |
| Winnipeg Arena |
| September 28, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. New York, U. Nilsson (D. Maloney, C. Vadnais) 1:45. 2. Winnipeg, B. Hull (W. Lindstrom, B. Long) 5:29. |
| Penalties: K. Clackson, Wpg 0:44; D. Clark, NYR 4:38; C. Vadnais, NYR 7:56; D. Yakiwchuk, Wpg 11:03; S. Campbell, Wpg 15:20. |
| Second Period - 3. New York, P. Esposito (M. McEwen) 0:48. 4. New York, P. Hickey (U. Nilsson, R. Greschner) 8:04. 5. Winnipeg, B. Hull (P. Sullivan, W. Lindstrom) 14:12. 6. New York, G. Polis (P. Esposito, D. Talafous) 16:40. |
| Penalties: K. Koswin, Wpg 4:32; D. Awrey, NYR 7:00; U. Nilsson, NYR 13:29; U. Nilsson, NYR 18:44. |
| Third Period - 7. New York, G. Polis (D. Maloney, R. Greschner) 16:07. |
| Penalties: J. Gray, Wpg 10:53; K. Clackson, Wpg (major) 11:06; K. Clackson, Wpg (misconduct) 11:06. |
| Shots: |
| New York | 9 | 11 | 8 | - | 28 | | Winnipeg | 11 | 8 | 1 | - | 20 |
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| Goaltending: J. Davidson, NYR (29:33 W), D. Soetaert, NYR (30:27). J. Daley, Wpg (60:00 28 shots, 23 saves L). |
| Attendance: 10,104. |
| Referee: Bill Friday. |
| Stars: 1. U. Nilsson 2. J. Davidson 3. B. Hull. |
| New York Coach: Fred Shero. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
