1978–79 Atlanta Flames season

The 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season was the seventh season for the franchise.

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 (minutes); 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.