FULL Breakaway Competition | 2023 NHL All-Star Skills

Watch the FULL Breakaway Competition from the 2023 NHL All-Star Skills competition in Florida.
Players get to show off their best moves against the top goalies in the game. Last year Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was a surprise winner.
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[@puremoney1183]

The NHL failed the fans , skit after skit , then commercial breaks… we are here to watch the players !!

[@WayWillow]

Then

[@jimb.7523]

I'll admit, I thought the Sid/Ovi one was cute and heartwarming, but it won't change my opinion that the Breakaway Competition is cringey in general and needs to be removed from the Skills Competition.

[@randyviger2863]

Well I’m impressed, they even found a way to ruin the breakaway competition. Gag me with a spoon.

[@marantz1]

This whole thing is just embarrassing.

[@soulknife20]

Does your wife call you an embarrassment to her boyfriend?

[@Aj-sn1dp]

Is it embarrassing or are you miserable? Be honest

[@tiffaniterris2886]

This is literally anti-everything hockey is about. The two cucks above me must be new fans.

[@joelwiebe1868]

Or it’s just embarrassing.

[@glennhankins6927]

@@soulknife20 Is that you Gary Bettman? Time to retire, you've wrecked the NHL

[@goaliedude1999]

Skills comp turned into a performative PR stunt real quick

[@EnderSword]

It's supposed to be a PR Stunt, but based on skills and stuff, instead of whatever the hell this is

[@jimb.7523]

@@EnderSword Exactly. This doesn't showcase any actual hockey skill at all. Just who can incorporate a bad-SNL-type skit into shooting a puck into the net. This isn't a middle school talent show!

[@darualid]

holy crap go watch the cfl and stfu then jesus christ loser

[@yashamaga1319]

@@jimb.7523 plus cramming in as much diversity virtie signaling checkboxing as possible

[@lukefimio859]

I understand that this event is supposed to be for the kids... but when I was a kid I liked watching hockey...Did that change?

[@tiffaniterris2886]

Yes, and it was never "for the kids" it's only started being that in the last decade.

[@Johnherold121]

I used to think the NHL All-Stars was a tragedy, now I realize it's a comedy

[@jgzero18]

No one is laughing with them here.

[@elterrifico9522]

The other way around

[@mikepinkiewicz8725]

can't it be both?

[@hottuna2006]

Is the NHL actively trying to decrease its audience and viewership?

[@tiffaniterris2886]

No, but that's what's happening.

[@jarisaarelainen5086]

Putin fan Ovi does it actively.

[@glennhankins6927]

@@jarisaarelainen5086 Ovi and all intelligent people support Putin. Stop believing media's lies.

[@bholstt9347]

@@jarisaarelainen5086 russia man bad!!!

[@SirStanleytheStumbler]

yes

[@trippinout.]

I do wonder about the intelligence level of those who enjoyed this. It's like WWF light.

[@hottuna2006]

Diversity is not just about gender and colour, it's about braincells too.

[@tiffaniterris2886]

​@@hottuna2006 - There always was diversity. This is just pure stupidity.

[@obscurereference6298]

wwf is wwf light

[@frenchie0800]

its aim at kids and family you incel

[@SomeNativeOfficial]

Well they did have WWE people as judges so 😅

[@WaaDjooNoBoutDa]

That has to be the most embarrassing breakaway competition ever, no skills were involved and the judging had no meaning. And they wonder why the league isn't growing, compare this skill competition to the NBA and you get an idea why. At least in the NBA the put on an act but actually deliver when it comes to skills. That was absolutely embarrassing.

[@kiroolioneaver8532]

So while I think this was far from perfect (and a little cringe at points to be honest) I think this is actually a great step forward for the league. We're actually starting to see the players becoming more and more comfortable displaying some personaility and that's going to pay dividens for the sport and league down the road as younger players not yet in the league watch this and take their cues to improve on it.

[@BarnJ]

@@kiroolioneaver8532 it's the corporate boardroom version of personality. As a Boston fan, watching Pasta get to participate in one thing, and have it be an absolutely moronic Happy Gilmore skit was embarrassing and downright almost insulting.

[@tiffaniterris2886]

The funniest part is it looked like there werent many kids in the stands.

[@tiffaniterris2886]

​@@kiroolioneaver8532 - Bruh, this is Anti-everything thats hockey.

[@jsgr5382]

Who cares. If you're watching the all star skills competition and expecting to be blown away you're expectations are too high. It's an event made mostly for kids

[@babybell5781]

What happened to the old all star games… the getting to draft players picking Phil Kessel last having players be creative and unique not trying to put on an over complicated show, having some lame judges for a skills competition that isn’t even skill based, no puck handling no breakaway moves no crazy saves and worst of all, some teams don’t even have a player there. Where’s Zegras where’s Kane stamer Tavares, where are the all stars?? I’m from ottawa I would love to see more than my captain representing my team in the biggest event of the year, it’s terrible man im so dissapointed

[@84knucks05]

I completely agree!! It's hard to watch... I wish the nhl would figure out how to present this in a better way

[@corykroes7784]

Not the biggest event of the yea. More like biggest joke of the year. The real skills contest died in the 90s. Now it is just scripted jackassery. Interviews are a joke skill comp is a joke players are forced to be there not looking like they are really enjoying it. Sarah nurse knew it wasnt that bug of a deal just made a move and knew the goalie wasnt going to try. The whole things is a waste of time. It used to be skills comp was the only good thing about all star weekend. They need to either go back to the real skill comp or stip doing allstar weekend permanently

[@babybell5781]

@@corykroes7784 then what is?? The Stanley cup? Yes two of the 32 teams going at it that’s not even an event that’s the fkn Stanley cup… and what else the draft?? People stay for the first 3 picks and that’s it and even then we know what the picks are gonna be going into it

[@corykroes7784]

@@babybell5781 for sports yes stanley cup, super bowl, anything that brings two teams head on in the finals. Hell even just the playoffs are bigger then all star. Olympic hockey, world junior hockey so many things. The all star is a joke and a waste of players time and energy.

[@babybell5781]

@@corykroes7784 bruh how much of that is actually nhl related, let alone an event cause I don’t think you understand what that word means, winter classic is an event all stars is an event, playoffs is fkn playoffs aka NOT AN EVENT, olympics are olympics which only happen, and I don’t know if you know this, ONCE EVERY FOUR YEARS and some mind boggling information you might not have known either, NHL OLAYERS ARENT ALLOWED TO OLAY IN IT all star game is cool and it has so much potential but these bing bongs up at the league ruin everything instead of just letting the players and the fans do their thing

[@briannabrookshaw9318]

I'd rather just watch a full 5on5 game with the all stars drafting their own teams

[@MrSpleenface]

I think Zegras did it perfectly last year; a funny joke/bit that enhanced an unreal shot. Even Kaprizov's Ovechkin tribute was a decent penalty shot. The most impressive thing this time around was Tkachuk bouncing a puck on his stick a bit and that wasn't even the shot...

[@23mylo60]

Remember when this used to actually show off skills? Good times

[@mulletover3832]

I insisted my kids sit and watch this specific part of the competition. I believe they now think their father is "special."

[@AokisKRFT]

Too bad this event has been butchered. Would have loved to see some true skills and the immense talent of current NHL players and goaltenders displayed

[@ainnsufiaa]

8:20 is so me throughout the whole competition

[@dalriada]

What a travesty this was. Ok, a few skits, that’s fun but then actually have a skills competition! That’s what we came for.

[@bmf00]

this was painful to watch.🙄

[@toddjon]

...as the producers likely predicted, "...this will hurt, but only until you become accustomed to the pain." Fucqin' world has gone to he'll before our very eyes.

[@saskk2290]

David Amber must be on Crack to be able to appear genuinely enthused in every moment

[@goldenretriever6261]

Sell you soul to work for CBC

[@YoungGunsPodcast]

Tkachuk is already in his offseason outfit😂

[@paulgaasenbeek4943]

What has the NHL done? How am I supposed to watch the whole thing on TV if I cannot even watch this.

[@ehawk3846]

The Breakaway challenge is not a challenge anymore. It’s only who has the dumbest props or who acts the best. Like damn is it bad.

[@rainny2297]

I didn’t think they could make the all star break more boring then in the past but they just keep out doing themselves.

[@fredsmith4030]

Wtf happened to the all star game

[@soulknife20]

They play hard 82 games a year. Let the players have a bit of fun man.

[@tiffaniterris2886]

​@@soulknife20 - They players don't want to be there. Lol.

[@That90sShow]

@@soulknife20 Oh, yeah the robots are having sooooo much fun

[@CBJalltheway24]

Go back and watch some of these from like 2015 or so. It's so much better.

[@simonpaur1555]

What the heck is supposed to be the purpose of this event? I seriously don‘t get it.

[@thegreatesttoeverdoit]

12:45: bro did not want that ball

[@jonokiller]

Where are the skills?

[@jayballz7760]

This competition has become unwatchable.... wtf NHL

[@NHLSlowmo]

WTF did we just watch

[@soulknife20]

Bunch of people having fun. Weird huh?

[@toddjon]

@@soulknife20 ...interesting take.

[@toddjon]

@@soulknife20 ...do the three mainstream United States sports All-Star event broadcasts resemble this in any way? Asked for a friend.

[@toddjon]

@@soulknife20 ...actually you transported me. ...by 12:19 I surrendered. I do believe the producers predicted such an effect. P.K. and Richard Dawson may have won me over, seems Craig Simpson may require more chicanery.

[@nedflanders1559]

@@soulknife20 But they said it was going to be a skills competition!!

[@CKC298]

The commitment to the crocs is everything.

[@BobBob-et9io]

Man, that was tough to watch

[@LucRichardProd]

I can't believe I booked the day off work for this and actually got excited. Letdown of the year...

[@kurtstone1272]

This is an all time low for the skills competition

[@Random_Guy518]

Oh boy do I hope that KZbin would still show dislikes. Because they got mine

[@100theDork]

You know this was pretty funny I enjoyed it all things said and done 😂 Ovi Jr got one hell of a breakaway

[@davetechme]

Marner thought it was a baking competition? 🤣 NGL though, those skates are 🔥 🔥 🔥!

[@davidpicco7908]

Jesus Christ, what has happened to the NHL?

[@TheShaggster37]

God forbid they do anything lighthearted or entertaining 🙄

[@kimberlygaeta7205]

@@TheShaggster37 When will it be entertaining for straight men?

[@owenposer6720]

@@TheShaggster37 I enjoyed it? It was funny and not everything has to be serious

[@tiffaniterris2886]

US greed is what happened.

[@tiffaniterris2886]

​@@TheShaggster37 - if you find this entertaining then you need to stay the fck away from kids. And if you think this is better than when players took it seriously and actually wanted to be there then you're a new fan and your perspective counts for sh1t.

[@mysteries.]

THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST BORING BREAKAWAY CHALLENGE

[@ajpdeschenes]

Since the moment Ovi won the first competition with his costume, the challenge was screwed. If only had Zegras won last year, it would have put this competition back on track. NBA dunk competition has its gimmicks and theatrics, but most dunks still remain impressive.

[@toddjon]

@@ajpdeschenes informed comment - "10" ! 👍

[@jcp8960]

This is some top tier cringe. Well done NHL.

[@Aidan_minotii]

This is my favorite competition each year in the all stars, hope it’s in this years, we got lil o I, dodgeball Trevor, and magician jack, but the one in Vegas was better, better with the younger guys, than older

[@Bubs-ew8tj]

Absolute EMBARASSMENT !

[@deansydora5340]

Even if Marner somehow squeaked that one threw, THAT'S what he brings to the table as an Allstar...? Luongo was probably more embarrassed facing that shot then all of us simultaneously cringing combined.

[@gradtzky_88]

You can’t not give it to Ovi Jr but Pasta should’ve won the story was amazing😂

[@munkustrap2]

Of course Ovi Jr was going to get the win...his dad knew no one would down vote a kid. Stupid competition...to cheat to win in it is even stupider.

[@N_ProductionsMurderdrones]

The zegras goal was the most memorable among these clowns.

[@briannabrookshaw9318]

And he didn't even win which was bullshit

[@TheCometPuck]

You guys need The Comet Light Up Hockey Puck!

[@MX76er]

Happy Pasta was 😂😂

[@zendanochara]

Don’t hate trying to grow the sport with the events lately but miss when they where actually doing crazy shots in the shoot out challenge

[@MErpADeRp854]

The only good part in the breakaway challenge was Ovi Jr. bruh- HE WAS SO DANG CUTE!🥹❤️ The nugget was zoomin’!

[@sashasavisha146]

What happened to the NHL?

[@soulknife20]

Oh man. People having fun. God forbid

[@SirPotato72]

@@soulknife20 how is this fun for anybody? Even when I was a little kid I wanted to watch hockey players actually show off their skills at these things. This would have been a bore even then.

[@soulknife20]

@@SirPotato72 They show off their skills 82 games a year. Not their problem you aren't watching.

[@SirPotato72]

@@soulknife20 Yeah but not in this sort of format. It’s called a “skills competition”, but if you want to argue that a skills competition is not the proper time and place to focus on skills, be my guest.

[@dmullz100]

it's gen z af

[@sashasavisha146]

I love Pasta 🍝 but I feel bad that he got pulled into this. Hopefully they can just fire whoever came up with this stupid idea and move on like nothing happened. If this continues every year then I think people will start looking for alternatives. Maybe another professional hockey league.

[@wesleythorne6657]

You think a corny all star game skills competition is worthy of starting over with a new league?😂 It’s for kids, adults aren’t suppose to enjoy BS skill comps in any league.

[@munkustrap2]

​@@wesleythorne6657 I'm an adult & I don't mind the skills portion...but that's the key word...skills. The only skill I saw displayed here was that a player used his son for a perfect score because he knew no one would give something with a kid in it a low score. This part of the competition needs to go. It's silly.

[@wesleythorne6657]

@@munkustrap2 yeah it is silly, I 100% agree. That’s why we should leave it for the kids and casual fans. Why should we even care about the all star game, the players don’t. Why try and change it if no one cares about it, just let the kids have fun watching it.

[@owenshikingandadventures9605]

This event is so silly now. Holy.

[@kalebjames3]

Wow this is brutal, the skills comp is a huge joke now

[@terrykolanitch4180]

I guess there's a reason hockey is 6th - behind the big three, golf and tennis. 😶

[@100theDork]

More of a personality contest than anything else especially with them highlighting some WWE personalities 😂

[@kimberlygaeta7205]

This is embarrassing and cringey. The NHL has really fallen.

[@soulknife20]

No one cares about your opinion. And yes I replied to tell you this because someone has to.

[@jbunit2]

That was sooo bad.

[@jamessergon]

Okay. That's a new low.

[@35jigganator]

This is why I hate ASG weekend... Waste of time

[@hottuna2006]

The league's stars are forced to do some bs PR while the scrubs get to enjoy a long weekend. I'd just pay the fine and stay far away.

[@Aj-sn1dp]

The best part about it is no one is forcing you watch. Or complain.

[@That90sShow]

@@Aj-sn1dp Really!!! riveting insight! Dont worry, im sure after espn sees their tv ratings, they will ban NHL again

[@toddjon]

@@Aj-sn1dp ...is someone paying you to Hector? ( asking for a friend. )

[@bobbobnovic4903]

what did I just watch

[@kasuaalijoni1991]

barkov,, lifeguard, lmfao :D 13:22

[@bard8755]

Brady showing class even without in Sens uniform.. Hope they can make the playoffs this year!.

[@lucasbeck9636]

tough watch

[@spectralflop823]

Tkachuk “I’m really enjoying being down here in Florida, I’m loving it, it’s great!” Oilers are probably the only ones that didn’t miss that ! Go oilers

[@Yakandbleezies]

Hey it was +6 here today! :D

[@glennandersen5949]

It was -14 in Minnesnowta

[@That90sShow]

@@Yakandbleezies U admitted to living in deadmonton? lmao...

[@anthonywozniak7373]

Even after a trade, Tkachuk still living rent free in coilers fans heads

[@spectralflop823]

@@anthonywozniak7373 lol with Mcjesus around, all I can do is laugh lol. Tkachuk has no rent in anybodys head let’s be honest. He’s soft playdo, can’t even stick around with his former team because of an L in the playoffs. Not like he has much experience in the playoffs anyways. Watching Tkachuk is like watching a comedy show, just for laughs🤣

[@b.a.sports4361]

I almost spent hard earned money to attend this would have costed me roughly 2500 dollars thank goodness i decided not to go this was the worst nhl experience of my life

[@stephanecoulon2860]

so cute with ovi jr

[@Makewordsmeansomethingagain]

Who? Best “celebrity “ judges for an “all star” game

[@tjmcmaster]

Instagram night! Lol

[@mittmuckerbin296]

Fire whoever claimed this idea as their own.

[@WhateverIsayIswrong]

Where is Zegras!

[@ajpdeschenes]

Yes, we want Zegras!

[@lyssalud6781]

they forgot to plug more products through the players

[@klaytonickinson]

mitch is like the least awkward hockey player during these events lol

[@user-op5os9yj1o]

Спасибо каналу за возможность посмотреть лучшие моменты матча всех звёзд!

[@toddjon]

Вы - бот?

[@user-op5os9yj1o]

@@toddjon почему вы так решили?

[@sululeafs6106]

mini-ovechkin taking over the league soon

[@CBJalltheway24]

I will admit Pastrnak's skating strides when he came out were about the only good thing.

[@CAHEK138]

Красавцы, Саня и Сидни это уже исторические личности, Серёга это ещё не понимает ))

[@kalebbrown5284]

My hut cards are screwed

[@youngprince7820]

Montez Ford and Dawkins are in the building!

[@nikol9264]

PK Subban and Alex Ovechkin it's so legendary )))

[@-Twenty-Nine-]

The breakaway challenge is easily the worst event in the skills comp. This doesn't do our game any good. Show us fastest skater, hardest shot, stick handling through obstacles, shooting accuracy, passing accuracy, etc. Show us hockey related content that actually showcases the high skill NHL players possess

[@j.thomas7128]

I'm a die-hard hockey fan. I grew up skating frozen creeks and playing pond hockey; playing right up until college. New Years morning always had the best pickup games out on the lake. Everybody would come out. The young guys playing against the old guys. Women and girls would be playing shoulder to shoulder with beasts... moms would lace-up just to brings the kids hit cocoa and the adults carafes of hot coffee. YOU CAN'T MAKE ME WATCH THIS SHAT-SHOW NEXT YEAR! If y'all need scripted drama, then watch "PRO" wrestling. Stop turning the NHL into the WWE!

[@barrwett2806]

This competition used to be fun to watch a few years ago. Now it's nothing more than a cheesy circus act

[@Star_Sn1per]

What the crap was that?

[@nikol9264]

Это просто шоу и люди приятно проводят время. Расслабьтесь;)

[@tiffaniterris2886]

It's not surprising a Russian would enjoy this.

[@toddjon]

... благослови ваше сердце.

[@R_dog_420]

8:18 LOL

[@sleevelessace]

sergei ovechkin will be a STUD in the league boys just watch hahahaha hes gonna break his pop's records

[@AdrianHernandez-df1zq]

Looked more like Tom cruise in risky business than miami vice

[@VladandMir]

В какую клоунаду, превратился конкурс на самый эффектный буллит. Приятно видеть Овечкина и Кросби вместе. Овечкин младший, забил в стиле Кучерова, ложным броском.

[@owenposer6720]

What’s so bad about this sure it’s cringy but that’s why it’s funny

[@ev4231]

NHls about entertainment, not competitive entertainment like it used to be. Nhl losing viewership because they’re trying to sell some garbage that’s meaningless. They’re a no consistency in the Allstate just so random it gives me anxiety.

[@amwoo]

The heart, soul, and skill shown in previous breakaway competitions are stripped for a childish, publicity stunt. This was bad on so many levels...

[@jaycraner7182]

Thought they show some puck tricks lol

[@ToSobrietyAndBeyond]

All Star weekend has gone full cringe.

[@bl10000]

I feel like the goalie let Ovi Jr score

[@djmc8505]

...When does the Breakaway Competition start?

[@davidjp5645]

This video is even better at 17:26

[@OWallnumber1]

Underrated comment. 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@Mike.br80]

If there’s going to be all-star creativity from the players, let it come from the players, like OV use to do. This is forced cringe put forth by Bettman 🤢

[@mattblake897]

I'm sorry if this is an unpopular opinion, but that was the worst Skills Competition I've ever seen. Players weren't trying, just look at the 2 and 3 man teams vs.the goalies, they passed the puck to each other like they were playing with children. Ovy and Sid teamed up during the breakaway challenge, that could have been epic, but instead, theused 0 skill in the skills competition and made it some cutesy stuff with Alex's kid. Worst skills competition of all time. P.S how hard isit for an NHL All-Star tohit a big surf board target anyway... SMH

[@DUDE72341]

How much do tix cost??👀 ouch

[@ouromov2895]

That wasn't too bad. The beach accuracy - dunk in the water was pretty fun though.