The Buffalo Sabres have been historically bad this season, which makes it all the more impressive that the Philadelphia Flyers spotted them a 3-0 lead after an embarrassing two periods of their own.
To start the game, the Flyers looked terrified in their own zone — they had no idea what to do when they were there. Conversely, the Sabres looked like they had never stepped foot in the offensive zone in their lives. This picture can sum it up.
Flyer 1: “What do we do back here?”
Flyer 2: “Coach said protect the goalie.