THE SPORTSMISTAKES RECORD

Maple Leafs 4-1 Collapse

1985 • NHL • Player Mistake • Hockey Mistake
Maple Leafs 4-1 Collapse — SportsMistakes artwork

THE STORY

On February 21, 1985, the Toronto Maple Leafs led 1-0 against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. In the second period, the Flyers scored three goals in just over two minutes, taking a 3-1 lead. The Flyers added another goal in the third period, resulting in a 4-1 victory over the Maple Leafs.

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WHY IT MATTERS

This game is notable for the Maple Leafs' inability to maintain their lead, highlighting challenges in closing out games during the 1984-85 season, which ended with a 20-52-8 record.

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