MacLeish scored just two goals in his first 26 games in Philadelphia. The story book ending did take some time to develop, however. The Flyers were enamored with the sleek center with deft puck handling skills, and sent veteran center **** ****** to Boston in exchange for the man his teammates would nickname 'Cutie.' MacLeish would never play for the Bruins. His game-winning goal in Game 6 of the 1974 Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins gave the Flyers a 1-0 win and their first championship. MacLeish may have scored the most important goal in Flyers history. But he will always be remembered for just one tally. He added 54 more goals in the playoffs, including 10 game winners. Rick MacLeish scored 328 goals in a Philadelphia Flyers history, many of them in clutch situations.

The trio helped the Flyers set an NHL record by going undefeated in 35 straight games and later reach the 1980 Stanley Cup final. Overall, MacLeish was named to play in the 1976, 19 NHL all-star games.ĭuring the late 70s, MacLeish was a top two-way player for Philly. During the first title run he led all playoff goal scorers with 13 goals and 22 points. MacLeish's excellence was a key component on the Flyers' consecutive Stanley Cup wins in 19. Over the next two season he continued to produce on offense but was asked to take on penalty killing and defensive responsibility. The next season he broke through with 50 goals while playing the power play and taking a regular shift. The Flyers opted to start MacLeish in the AHL in 1971-72 before recalling him late in the year. Blessed with a quick wrist shot and natural offensive instincts, he topped the 30-goal mark seven times in 14 big league seasons. Center Rick MacLeish played over 800 NHL games on five different clubs in the 70s and 80s.

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