It is apparent that things aren't going well when you can't even get anything on goal on a penalty shot.
In an embarrassing 9-1 loss to Buffalo, the Flyers were out hustled, outmatched, out coached. They downright stunk.
After a shaky first period but great goal tending from Robert Esche, the Flyers found themselves down by only a goal early in the second period.
But unable to muster anything, even on their powerplay, Buffalo took over, scoring six times in the second period.
Philadelphia had a chance to take a lead in the first period when Mike Richards was taken down on a break-a-way. He was awarded a penalty shot and went wide to the left but was unable to get off a shot before losing control.
The third period did not turn out much better. Philadelphia actually scored 1 minute, 22 seconds in, but Buffalo came right back with a goal 24 seconds later.
If the start the Flyers have had this season is any sign of things to come, it is going to be a long season. Philadelphia is 1-4-1 and in last place. Buffalo, meanwhile, is 6-0-0. It was clear that they are a much better team than Philadelphia.
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