That is how not to be in front. Clear the man out. Sabres need to get two or three stout hearted players with grit who know how to clear out the man in front.
You have a valid point. Most preseason predictions had the Sabres in 5th or 6th place. No one saw this disaster. Phil might be the wrong guy at the helm to get these guys to play as a cohesive unit.
That PP was okay until they kept hemming themselves in along the boards. NYI did a good job and gave them nothing. Competitive contest. Good hockey game to watch.