 In 1977–78, Dailey emerged as a star for the Flyers.His 21 goals and 57 points would set club records (now broken) for a defender, and he was selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game.In 1979–80 he would register 39 points in just 61 games, and then add 17 more points in the playoffs in helping the Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Finals.