The 1978–79 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' seventh season of operation. The Oilers placed first and made it to the Avco Cup Final, losing to the Winnipeg Jets. This was the Oilers' last season in the WHA before the merger. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs Edmonton Oilers 4, New England Whalers 3 – Semifinals Winnipeg Jets 4, Edmonton Oilers 2 – Avco Cup Finals Player statistics Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; Awards and records Transactions Farm teams See also 1978–79 WHA season References External links Ed Ed Edmonton Oilers seasons