Tanev, Frycer and Ellis; Last Second Heroes
In the final game of the 2024/25 NHL season, Leaf defender Chris Tanev tied the score with a goal at 19:58 of the 3rd period. This falls one second short of the latest ever tying goal in Maple Leafs history, a distinction held by Miroslav Frycer and Ron Ellis. Nov 7, 1984 In the midst of a horrendous beginning to the season, the Leafs took on the equally awful Vancouver Canucks at Maple Leaf Gardens. Miroslav Frycer equalled the score with one second on the clock, even though the green light had turned on, signifying the end of the game. "The Canucks thought time had expired, but referee Ron Hoggarth ruled the puck was over the line before the green light flashed to signal the end of the period. The Canucks protested to Hoggarth, but to no avail." described by Toronto Star writer Rick Fraser. Referee Hoggarth was also playing the part of timekeeper, in his head at least, "I looked at the clock with five seconds left and picked up the count. I start in fiv...