| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New York Rangers 7 at Winnipeg Jets 4 |
| Winnipeg Arena |
| October 2, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, J. Gray (R. Preston) 3:27. 2. Winnipeg, P. Sullivan (T. Green) 13:36. 3. New York, U. Nilsson 18:47. |
| Penalties: C. Vadnais, NYR 7:35; R. Duguay, NYR 19:39. |
| Second Period - 4. New York, G. Polis (M. McEwen, R. Duguay) 3:13. 5. New York, R. Duguay (P. Esposito) 8:34. 6. New York, W. Tkaczuk (E. Johnstone, R. Greschner) 9:21. 7. New York, S. Vickers (W. Tkaczuk, E. Johnstone) 9:44. 8. New York, U. Nilsson (D. Farrish, P. Hickey) 12:53. 9. New York, P. Esposito (D. Maloney, R. Greschner) 13:41. 10. Winnipeg, W. Lindstrom (B. Hull, P. Terbenche) 17:27. |
| Penalties: S. West, Wpg 9:01. |
| Third Period - 11. Winnipeg, K. Nilsson (P. MacKinnon, R. Preston) 2:21. |
| Penalties: K. Clackson, Wpg 4:32; P. Hickey, NYR 6:44. |
| Shots: |
| New York | 11 | 17 | 10 | - | 38 | | Winnipeg | 10 | 8 | 4 | - | 22 |
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| Goaltending: J. Davidson, NYR, D. Soetaert, NYR. J. Daley, Wpg (40:00 28 shots, 21 saves L), M. Mattsson, Wpg (20:00 10 shots, 10 saves). |
| Attendance: 9,564. |
| New York Coach: Fred Shero. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
