Final answer:
Ian Turnbull of the Toronto Maple Leafs scored five goals against the Detroit Red Wings on February 2, 1977, which is a record for a defenseman in NHL history. The correct option is a.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asked about an event related to a Toronto Maple Leafs hockey player named Turnbull who achieved a significant feat against the Detroit Red Wings on February 2, 1977.
The missing word in the question 'Toronto's Turnbull tallied the five versus Detroit Feb 2, 1977' is a) Goals.
Ian Turnbull of the Toronto Maple Leafs scored five goals in a game against the Detroit Red Wings, setting a record for the most goals in a game by a defenseman in NHL history.
This was a remarkable achievement in the realm of professional hockey and is recorded in sports history. The correct option is a.