If you think you’ve suffered through a rough stretch on Saturday, try Steve Mason on for size.
In the span of mere moments, the Philadelphia Flyers goalie made a borderline inhuman split save that left him slowly getting to his feet ... and then he allowed one of the worst goals you’ll ever see.
You can label it as any number of things, including “Adding insult to injury.”
The 2-0 goal is the sort that could really hurt your confidence:
WHAT. JUST. HAPPENED.#StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/FWa7qLMLGu
— NBC Sports Hockey (@NBCSportsHockey) April 17, 2016
People are legitimately stunned by how bad it was.
Wrote about the worst goals against of all-time last year. Honestly think that Mason one was worse than any of them. https://t.co/DH4sdG3IhN
— Down Goes Brown (@DownGoesBrown) April 17, 2016
Easy entry for the NHL Playoff Roundup. Worst goal ever allowed -- Steve Mason, Philadelphia Flyers.
— Craig Morgan (@CraigSMorgan) April 17, 2016
Is that Jordan?#StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/BTr2SX8TxP
— NBC Sports Hockey (@NBCSportsHockey) April 17, 2016
Now, how much does that goal have to do with that painful moment that came before it? One can debate that both ways, but the bottom line is that the Flyers are down after dominating the first period.
Could potentially see more of Neuvy this series after an awkward Mason split #CapsFlyers pic.twitter.com/tyrZFgcJrj
— ⛳️🏌️ Caps (@CapitalsHill) April 17, 2016
The good news: Jakub Voracek finally beat Braden Holtby, so Philly’s only down 2-1.
Voracek your blindside #PHIvsWSH pic.twitter.com/YBbXZVXYim
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 17, 2016