 In 1982–83, McDonald battled young superstar Wayne Gretzky for the league goal scoring title for the entire season.McDonald's tally of 66 goals - still a franchise record - fell just five markers short of Gretzky's total of 71.1986 saw the Flames run to the Stanley Cup finals, capturing the organization's first Campbell Bowl before bowing out to the Montreal Canadiens in five games in the finals.