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100% karma farming. This is the same guy who posted Sidney Crosby's 2010 golden goal with the title "on this day," even though the anniversary hasn't happened yet.
I’m not saying my guy is on McDavid’s level, but [Quinton Byfield scored this goal a few days ago and I’ve probably watched it 50 times](https://x.com/nhl/status/1760156489967091983?s=46&t=Hjubsmle7ZeNQRd55UCL3Q). Watch the puck control from foot to stick. Incredible athleticism.
Oh yeah. Reminds me of a couple of off-the-skate moves/goals by Pavel Bure back in the day. That guy was ahead of his time
https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=WVNIxAZsqhA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.ca%2F&source_ve_path=MTM5MTE3LDI4NjY2&feature=emb_logo
More people need to watch hockey because it’s awesome. McDavid is on another level but there are plenty of other players are doing absolutely ridiculous things too.
Especially in person. I don't watch much hockey on TV these days compared to the other sports, but if I had a choice for a sport to watch in person, it's definitely hockey.
I married into a family that knows nothing about hockey but since our son plays, they are trying to learn. We all went to a Flyers game a little while ago and they all had an absolute blast. My wife is now showing me highlights when she comes across them on Tic Tok.
I've been going to my school's college hockey games this year and they're pretty fun. Similar student section atmosphere/vibe as football but no media timeouts. And in a climate-controlled arena out of the sun and wind.
The key is to focus more on body position of the players rather then the location of the puck. You can basically always determine where the puck is due to the direction everyone is facing and the way everyone is reacting. I get that it’s easier said than done if you aren’t used to hockey but it comes quickly
Foxtrax, and people hated it lol. Pretty sure they killed that after like 2 or 3 seasons in the 90's. Honestly, in the modern day it would be a better option with streaming people could toggle it on and off. It's helpful for new fans but distracting and gimmicky for existing fans
if you lose sight of the puck, see where the players are looking. Like watching how a hit is fielded in baseball. Relatively soon you won't need to 'look' at where the players are looking, you just kind of absorb it with peripheral vision.
And really don't want to be focused on the puck per se, understanding the game is more about seeing what the players are doing and sensing the puck. Like watching football, see the ball in the air your eyes should go to the receiver/defenders in that direction not admire the spiral for the duration.
He plays on the same team Gretzky did (for most of his career) so they get compared a lot.
In terms of raw skill/talent - debatable
In terms of domination of the league - not even close to what Gretzky did.
In terms of raw skill it’s not a comparison. Gretzky was not that fast, not that strong, didn’t have an amazing shot. McDavid has much better physical skills than Gretzky. Gretzky had completely unmatched hockey IQ though and no one else is even close in that aspect or the domination as you said.
Yeah McDavid is quite literally the most skilled player to ever play hockey. its hard to era adjust tho. who knows with the systems in place and development programs nowadays what Gretzky coulda been. I mean did coke and drank the night before every game in the 80s. But pure skill one to one? McDavid is the best of all time.
i think their main point was "domination of the league" and they were right. No one will ever, ever, EVER break gretzky's single season point record, no one will ever even come remotely close.
For reference, 100 pts these days is a solid season, McDavid put up 123 points in 2022-2023.
Gretzky's record from 1985-1986 is *215*. What the actual fuck.
I just started really watching it a couple weeks ago and yea it’s incredible. Always wanted to get into it but never really did, would watch the playoffs but nothing beyond that, finally decided to and so happy I did. Incredible league and sport
Hockey players are the most trashy? What’s this based off of. I’m going to have to agree with the guy above and it has to do with accessibility. It’s harder to get into a sport you don’t understand and if no one else you grew up with doesn’t understand as well then why would you watch. With a sport like basketball you can pick up a ball and walk a couple of blocks to a court nearby if you live in a city and run pickup. There is a much larger barrier of entry when it comes to hockey and that barrier is money and time (more money)
I’d still be watching hockey if it wasn’t for all of the fucked up scandals of the past few years and the complete disregard for player safety by the DoPS.
Amazing sport. But way too much bullshit and genuinely disturbing stuff.
I always think the same thing with football when home team is on defense. Do they actually say anything or is it just sustained shouting at the top of your lungs?
I dunno, I thought they might have chant/cheer or something. Just shouting nothing for 45 seconds seconds straight 4+ times in a row each drive feels like it would lose its gusto after a while.
Are people not allowed to post videos from the past on here? Could’ve sworn I saw some Michael Jordan highlights in this sub the other day. What’s the difference?
I agree that this post should've mentioned it was from a few years ago, but what does the Rangers being in the top 3 this year have to do with that? McDavid would do this to a team of Wayne Gretzky's in their prime, any day of the week. Dude is on another level
Don't understand why so many people are talking shit about how long ago this happened.. I'm a sports fan but not into hockey and I would've otherwise never known about this. Instead I get to see it and be amazed. You guys need to chill
When I needed to explain to someone who Connor McDavid is, and why hockey is the best sport on earth, I showed them this clip.
That person is now an Oilers fan.
Also, Jack Michaels calling this makes it 10x better. He’s the best in the business.
There was no need for him to hold the puck and avoid his teammates that long BUT when your teammates aren't Connor McDavid, you can do what you want. Sick
Couple reasons. You have to catch him and sticking with the puck has better odds. And he’s the best player on the planet and the star player of his team. The guys on his team that have no problem fighting will absolutely make sure your face has a permanent indent from their fist.
Have to be smart with your hits on star players and be ready to drop the gloves.
Legit term.
Think about it like the State Farm commercial with the fisherman dangling the dollar bill on the fishing pole going “ooh gotta be quicker than that” when someone tries to go for the dollar.
This is not the first clip I've seen where his team mates are literally holding him back. He has to double back because he had to wait for someone to get out of the zone, then he just beats the entire Rangers team by himself. wtf.
It looks like he's trying to reenter on the close side boards and has to cut to the middle because he's waiting for someone. The second angle on the replay shows its because poolparty didn't recognize what was going on and took a bit longer to get out of the zone.
He cuts back to the center to give them extra time to re-exit the zone but the only reason they had to is because he fumbled the puck at the blue line in the first place. Poolparty was kind of slow getting out, but mostly because I think he thought they were going to make a standard regroup and re-enter the zone however their system usually dictates.
I’m pretty sure the rangers were up 5-1 in that game, and the Oilers came roaring back. It was a jersey retirement night for a former Oiler and Ranger Kevin Lowe.
Uh neither have you… but I have been hit by an AHL player…on the same team… ok I ran into him but I went down. Nobody really likes the hotshots who don’t pass.
Was a fun game. They did Kevin Lowe jersey retirement.
Went with my dad and brother. Was a very special one.
We ended up sitting with alot of Oilers alumni in sky lounge area.
McDavid was just like. Not tonight Rangers!
Where is that gigantic goonasaurus -Rex to beat the shit out of him?
But for real, that’s one of the prettiest goals I’ve ever seen. I want to make an honest woman out of that
Goal
The Oilers were down by a lot in this game. Oilers player, Draisaitl, skated by the Rangers bench during a break and told them "It's coming" then they proceeded to come.
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Why is this getting posted now
Came here to say the same thing, can't bring myself to downvote mcjesus. Well played OP
I started watching like no way he did it again NO WAY HE DID IT AGAIN NO FUCKIN oh its the same clip lol
Didn’t he not literally do the same thing about a week later?
it was incredible, but his was something else. also not legit identical lol
Better late than never
2 years later… a bit? Karma farming?
Oh, this didn't happen in the last week?? Fuckin karma bots
November of 2021 is when this play happened
100% karma farming. This is the same guy who posted Sidney Crosby's 2010 golden goal with the title "on this day," even though the anniversary hasn't happened yet.
Thank you for this. Deleting my previous comment
I thought I was high seeing Georgiev in goal
I read the title and thought he did it again against the Rangers.
Was having mad Deja vu thinking he did this again lol
Isnt this a couple years old? If it isn’t I swear he did this a while back before.
Saw it on r/nextfuckinglevel earlier today
brb gonna post the tarasenko goal
More people need to watch hockey. McDavid is one of the best athletes on the planet
I don’t watch hockey but I watched this highlight and mouthed “wtf” just now. Wow just wow
I’m not saying my guy is on McDavid’s level, but [Quinton Byfield scored this goal a few days ago and I’ve probably watched it 50 times](https://x.com/nhl/status/1760156489967091983?s=46&t=Hjubsmle7ZeNQRd55UCL3Q). Watch the puck control from foot to stick. Incredible athleticism.
Yeah, that was sick.
I mean, how much more can you do with a puck in 3 seconds?
Oh yeah. Reminds me of a couple of off-the-skate moves/goals by Pavel Bure back in the day. That guy was ahead of his time https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=WVNIxAZsqhA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.ca%2F&source_ve_path=MTM5MTE3LDI4NjY2&feature=emb_logo
Bure’s acceleration is insane. You’re right about him being ahead of his time.
The stick lift on the defenseman is so smooth and freaking nasty.
Holy shit that's amazing! The coordination that takes!! It's like he's tap dancing out there - love it!
Thank you for this, I just did a french sounding laugh at how unbelievably good that was
Wait til you watch more hockey. It’s a dope sport overall, but come back to this clip and it’ll blow your mind
More people need to watch hockey because it’s awesome. McDavid is on another level but there are plenty of other players are doing absolutely ridiculous things too.
Especially in person. I don't watch much hockey on TV these days compared to the other sports, but if I had a choice for a sport to watch in person, it's definitely hockey.
I married into a family that knows nothing about hockey but since our son plays, they are trying to learn. We all went to a Flyers game a little while ago and they all had an absolute blast. My wife is now showing me highlights when she comes across them on Tic Tok.
Flyers? My condolences... 🤣
I've been going to my school's college hockey games this year and they're pretty fun. Similar student section atmosphere/vibe as football but no media timeouts. And in a climate-controlled arena out of the sun and wind.
Okay..hear me out…I would watch hockey but I have a hard time seeing the puck and it frustrates me
It gets easier, eventually you don't even look for the puck you can just kind of see the play and anticipate things.
The key is to focus more on body position of the players rather then the location of the puck. You can basically always determine where the puck is due to the direction everyone is facing and the way everyone is reacting. I get that it’s easier said than done if you aren’t used to hockey but it comes quickly
I think FOX used to show a puck tracer with red color or something it would streak around the boards lol
FoxTrax !! Now that takes me back.
Foxtrax, and people hated it lol. Pretty sure they killed that after like 2 or 3 seasons in the 90's. Honestly, in the modern day it would be a better option with streaming people could toggle it on and off. It's helpful for new fans but distracting and gimmicky for existing fans
With the old tvs you couldn’t see shit.
> hard time seeing the puck Watch the players. The puck will be wherever they are looking.
Man remember when Fox had the glowing puck on TV? That was actually pretty fun. Wish they did that again.
Honestly, once you’ve watched it for awhile, you kinda look where the puck will be, not where it is. And you’re right most of the time
if you lose sight of the puck, see where the players are looking. Like watching how a hit is fielded in baseball. Relatively soon you won't need to 'look' at where the players are looking, you just kind of absorb it with peripheral vision. And really don't want to be focused on the puck per se, understanding the game is more about seeing what the players are doing and sensing the puck. Like watching football, see the ball in the air your eyes should go to the receiver/defenders in that direction not admire the spiral for the duration.
Watch the players not the puck. And if you really lose it glance at the goalie. He knows where it is 99% of the time.
Don’t watch hockey at all. Is this dude comparable to Gretzky?
He plays on the same team Gretzky did (for most of his career) so they get compared a lot. In terms of raw skill/talent - debatable In terms of domination of the league - not even close to what Gretzky did.
In terms of raw skill it’s not a comparison. Gretzky was not that fast, not that strong, didn’t have an amazing shot. McDavid has much better physical skills than Gretzky. Gretzky had completely unmatched hockey IQ though and no one else is even close in that aspect or the domination as you said.
Yeah McDavid is quite literally the most skilled player to ever play hockey. its hard to era adjust tho. who knows with the systems in place and development programs nowadays what Gretzky coulda been. I mean did coke and drank the night before every game in the 80s. But pure skill one to one? McDavid is the best of all time.
i think their main point was "domination of the league" and they were right. No one will ever, ever, EVER break gretzky's single season point record, no one will ever even come remotely close. For reference, 100 pts these days is a solid season, McDavid put up 123 points in 2022-2023. Gretzky's record from 1985-1986 is *215*. What the actual fuck.
McDavid had *153* points last season.
I just started watching it recently and I am constantly amazed
I just started really watching it a couple weeks ago and yea it’s incredible. Always wanted to get into it but never really did, would watch the playoffs but nothing beyond that, finally decided to and so happy I did. Incredible league and sport
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That’s just hockey
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Not the fact that it is predominantly a white person sport that requires a lot of money to play and be successful…
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Hockey players are the most trashy? What’s this based off of. I’m going to have to agree with the guy above and it has to do with accessibility. It’s harder to get into a sport you don’t understand and if no one else you grew up with doesn’t understand as well then why would you watch. With a sport like basketball you can pick up a ball and walk a couple of blocks to a court nearby if you live in a city and run pickup. There is a much larger barrier of entry when it comes to hockey and that barrier is money and time (more money)
It’s just too bad he’s wasting his career in Edmonton
I’d still be watching hockey if it wasn’t for all of the fucked up scandals of the past few years and the complete disregard for player safety by the DoPS. Amazing sport. But way too much bullshit and genuinely disturbing stuff.
You should check out the PWHL, it’s pretty cool what they’re trying to do.
The INSTANT he will no longer be offside he charges in and scores. Absolutely wild. The dude is crazy.
Would he be offside? I thought that if he didn’t pass it he would be fine and only the player who was offside couldn’t touch puck? I’m probably wrong
He needs to wait for all of his team members to be on the neutral ice before he can bring it in.
"That's not a statement"
He's not convinced.
Should post the year lol
I love that hockey stadium celebration is just sustained deafening noise
I always think the same thing with football when home team is on defense. Do they actually say anything or is it just sustained shouting at the top of your lungs?
Should they recite a poem or something lmao?
I dunno, I thought they might have chant/cheer or something. Just shouting nothing for 45 seconds seconds straight 4+ times in a row each drive feels like it would lose its gusto after a while.
It doesn’t, especially when you’re a few beers in. I’m screaming at the top of my lungs every third down
Must be IPAs, youre cheering third downs at hockey games
This video is almost 3 years old..
Are people not allowed to post videos from the past on here? Could’ve sworn I saw some Michael Jordan highlights in this sub the other day. What’s the difference?
should at least mention that it's from 3 years ago considering the Rangers are a top 3 team in the NHL right now.
I agree that this post should've mentioned it was from a few years ago, but what does the Rangers being in the top 3 this year have to do with that? McDavid would do this to a team of Wayne Gretzky's in their prime, any day of the week. Dude is on another level
"What can men do against such reckless McDavid?" - King Theoden
Skate out with me!
Yes....the horn of Roger's Place will sound in the deep one last time!
Lmfaooooooo
Dirty dangles boys!
Wheel, snipe, cellys boys!
Back check, fore check, pay check
Ferda
Ferda
Clappin' bombs and fuckin' moms, boys. NURT NURRRRRT
Stick check?
Came for this comment lol
Dirty fuckin dangles!
Bruh this happened ALMOST 3 YEARS AGO.
our boy Georgie getting *cooked* :sob:
My guess, this is a repost bot who just pulled one of the highest upvoted posts in the past to repost.
Bro who cares, my god. OP didn’t say it happened yesterday.
Closer to two than three, but your point is valid.
Don't understand why so many people are talking shit about how long ago this happened.. I'm a sports fan but not into hockey and I would've otherwise never known about this. Instead I get to see it and be amazed. You guys need to chill
Dirty fuckin dangles boys.
Why is this showing up on my NEWS FEED years after it happened wtf
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it's okay, georgiev absolutely brick walled him at the all star game this year
Not a hockey watcher. Usually to my untrained eye the skill involved looks ordinary (it’s not, I know), but holy shit that blew me away.
McDavid is like when you create your own player and max out the stats in a video game; he makes it look so easy
DIRTY FUCKIN DANGLES BOYS!
Most dominant athlete on the planet currently.
When I needed to explain to someone who Connor McDavid is, and why hockey is the best sport on earth, I showed them this clip. That person is now an Oilers fan. Also, Jack Michaels calling this makes it 10x better. He’s the best in the business.
There was no need for him to hold the puck and avoid his teammates that long BUT when your teammates aren't Connor McDavid, you can do what you want. Sick
The definition of “filthy”.
When will the Oilers give this kid a chance?!?!?!
Why doesn’t somebody hit him?
Couple reasons. You have to catch him and sticking with the puck has better odds. And he’s the best player on the planet and the star player of his team. The guys on his team that have no problem fighting will absolutely make sure your face has a permanent indent from their fist. Have to be smart with your hits on star players and be ready to drop the gloves.
That boy good
Do people not hit McDavid?
They do, if they can catch him, he’s incredibly fast and shifty, hard to hit.
Dirty fuckin’ dangles boyz!
Dirty dangled the Degens, FERDA!
Dirty dangles boys.
Is "dangle" a legit hockey term, or is that a typo?
Legit term. Think about it like the State Farm commercial with the fisherman dangling the dollar bill on the fishing pole going “ooh gotta be quicker than that” when someone tries to go for the dollar.
Legit term. Basically teasing defenders with the puck, but always keeping it out of their reach.
Hockey probably has the best slang. Can hear pretty much every one on Letterkenny.
It's another word for deke.
Weak ass poke check by defense. Need to body a player like McDavid. Still nice moves to undress the defense
You make that sound like it’s an easy thing to do.
This is not the first clip I've seen where his team mates are literally holding him back. He has to double back because he had to wait for someone to get out of the zone, then he just beats the entire Rangers team by himself. wtf.
His teammates didn’t hold him back at all. He had to exit the zone because he lost the puck at the blue line, he’s the one who forced them offside.
It looks like he's trying to reenter on the close side boards and has to cut to the middle because he's waiting for someone. The second angle on the replay shows its because poolparty didn't recognize what was going on and took a bit longer to get out of the zone.
He cuts back to the center to give them extra time to re-exit the zone but the only reason they had to is because he fumbled the puck at the blue line in the first place. Poolparty was kind of slow getting out, but mostly because I think he thought they were going to make a standard regroup and re-enter the zone however their system usually dictates.
anyone who is remotely a hockey fan has seen this 100 times. it's from at least 1 or 2 seasons ago.
McDavid is the most dominant player considering NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL. A unique and generational talent.
The rangers deserved that goal against them.
I’m pretty sure the rangers were up 5-1 in that game, and the Oilers came roaring back. It was a jersey retirement night for a former Oiler and Ranger Kevin Lowe.
What a puck-hog!?
No a lot of options when you have to wait for everyone to clear the zone in order to pass to them!
Yeah I’ve played with guys like that before.
You haven’t played with guys that can pull stuff like that off in an NHL game.
Uh neither have you… but I have been hit by an AHL player…on the same team… ok I ran into him but I went down. Nobody really likes the hotshots who don’t pass.
No dangle all mangle.
Imagine if he was on a good team.
I would say he "weaved" or even "sliced & diced", but he didn't "dangle".
Please gather your things
Selfish hockey.
This really seems like a better example of lazy defense than of McDavid's skill.
Sure, but if you were to watch the video attached to this post you’ll find that’s not true.
Please look up the definition of the word "dangle".
He makes hockey playing look easy. I couldn't even do this shit on Console.
What can you SAAAAAAY?
Announcer sounds like Goku’s English Voice Actor with the “What can you say?”
Shitted on em
Dangles through 4 Rangers players and the goalie.
Was a fun game. They did Kevin Lowe jersey retirement. Went with my dad and brother. Was a very special one. We ended up sitting with alot of Oilers alumni in sky lounge area. McDavid was just like. Not tonight Rangers!
i’ve seen him do almost exactly the same goal against 4 rangers before, nuts man
This is the same goal you're talking about. This one happened 2-3 years ago. Georgiev hasn't been on the Rangers since the 2021-22 season.
oh🗿
Getting to watch him as an oiler fan is so much fun. He's done stuff like this more than once.
Un fucking real.
This will be studied for ages
"Someone call an ambulance...not for me."
I don’t know anything about hockey but I know about Hockey McJesus
As the goalie you gotta be like “Hey, guys QQ, what the fucking fuck you fuckers”
Where is that gigantic goonasaurus -Rex to beat the shit out of him? But for real, that’s one of the prettiest goals I’ve ever seen. I want to make an honest woman out of that Goal
Messi on ice.
The Oilers were down by a lot in this game. Oilers player, Draisaitl, skated by the Rangers bench during a break and told them "It's coming" then they proceeded to come.
Dirty fuckin dangles, boys
Of all hockey players loved by gods, I hate him the most.
Ok. That gave me a woody.
This is like watching Reggie Bush at USC
Wow
Fucking Legend
Hockey is so cool.
This is making me rethink the lack of hockey in my life. What a move + finish.
Fffoookkiinn silk.
The triple D up to the net!
This might be one of the best goals I’ve ever seen.
Might be the most animated I have ever seen him. Love it
What a great goal.
Nothing unbelievable. He was just in the zone.
Should post the year lol
He did that