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McLean's heroics for Maple Leafs ended marathon game in 1943 playoffs

McLean's heroics for Maple Leafs ended marathon game in 1943 playoffs

Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday. This week zeroes in on a fascinating yet obscure Toronto hero who scored the game-winning goal in one of the longest Stanley Cup Playoff games in NHL history. Jack McLean wanted to be an engineer.