Daily News | Flyers blow early lead and fall to the Buffalo Sabres, 4-3
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The 2021-22 Flyers and leads are just like oil and water. They simply don’t mix.
The Flyers attempted a resurgence in the third period, outshooting the Sabres, 10-2. Additionally, the Flyers drew three minor penalties in the third period alone. However, the Flyers went 0-for-4 on the power play through 60 minutes and were ultimately unsuccessful at clawing their way back to a win.Pitiful play in the second period
When the game was tied, 2-2, 14 minutes into the second period, the Flyers were opportunistic as winger Travis Konecny scored off the rush to regain the lead. However, just a minute and a half later, the Flyers resumed playing on their heels and allowed Hinostroza and the Sabres to tie the game again. The Sabres emerged with a 4-3 lead at the end of the second period. This season, the Flyers have been badly outscored during all second periods, 94-66.