1978–79 Atlanta Flames season
The 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season was the seventh season for the franchise.
Schedule and results
Legend:Player statistics
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta. Stats reflect time with the Flames only.
‡Traded mid-season.
Goaltending
''Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice ; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average''Transactions
The Flames were involved in the following transactions during the 1978–79 season.Draft picks
Bernhardt Engelbrecht was the first German player selected in the NHL Draft. The Flames selected him in the 12th round.| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team |
| 1 | 11. | Brad Marsh |  Canada |