The Oilers Offence Is Great, But...

Nhl highlights today - Edmonton oilers vs nashville predators resulted in the winning streak extending to 16, and yes nugent hopkins mcdavid draisaitl goals propelled them in this predators vs oilers game , but there's stuff I want to dive into. For more nhl hockey highlights 2024 , news and trade rumors , all-star coverage next week, reaction/recap of funny moments like mic'd up or on-ice stuff like in this video and player/team specific content, subscribe to Johnny hawkey. We talk a bit about connor mcdavid leon draisaitl and more, but hopefully you guys appreciate this topic too. Oilers highlights Nhl today
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[@jesseertman3889]

Desharnais has come along way. I was stolked to see us get a shut down stay at home D man. Last year he had his troubles but this year he has learned and exceeded expectations. Great guy in the locker room and a great stay at home defenseman

[@markh4545454]

Its crazy to think that edmonton of all teams has 4 good defencemen

[@jesseertman3889]

@@markh4545454 I think the coaching change worked wonders.

[@tdslywka]

Yup! He has coughed up a few because it looks like he gets panicked in the corners at times, but his progress has been amazing! Imagine having Coffey as your defensive coach! Guy is living the dream and he has said as much! I bet he is a huuuge morale boost in the locker room also!

[@emh7963]

Desharnais got drafted late in the 7th round in his last year of eligibility. He played his way up from the ECHL, AHL, and now the NHL for just over a year. It has been incredible to see how much growth he has had in theis past year!

[@samrobinson8972]

Not to mention, he considered quitting hockey when he was in Wichita in the ECHL. He really got put through the ringer mentally, but fought through it and now he’s a consistent NHLer. The positive attitude he always has comes as a result of Desharnais just enjoying everything day by day, FAR from how he was feeling just a couple years ago. Absolute beauty of a player!

[@roberjohnsmith]

His growth has been quite something to see (pun intended.... because he's 6'7.... get it?....)

[@afexPS3]

Desharnais has easily become my favorite defensemen this season. Greatly improved since last season and will only benefit us more going into the playoffs.

[@duaneday5474]

Vinny really stepped up. Full time NHL defenseman.

[@tdslywka]

​​@@duaneday5474yes, and he's only scored 1 goal since joining the team that was a deflection I think? Hes not the guy they give the puck to and does a one timer, he always tries to put the puck to a teammate for a deflection. It's kinda crazy how the Norris trophy for best defenseman goes to a player with the most points and not the player who plays the best defensive game. He's gotta to work on his breakout play a bit. I noticed he will just put the puck up the boards if he's pressured but he's got an undeniable presence on the ice. He's gonna be a solid true d-man that just does his job

[@duaneday5474]

@@tdslywka thanks appreciate the response. I've noticed those things too. I would add that it's rare for a guy his size also he's the last guy heading to the dressing room giving everyone high fives.

[@tdslywka]

@@duaneday5474 I think him and Skinner played together before they came to NHL and they are really good friends. The hug they do at the end after a W is awesome! He really seems like a great presence in the room for the team that brings everyone closer, and that's a huge thing that is overlooked when it comes to winning.

[@jackmoffat]

oh he has been amazing to watch

[@ExplosionXYT]

Love how he described every goal but for McDavid he said” just mcdavid being mcdavid and he tucks it in”

[@archangelgabriel5316]

It's basically cheat mode.

[@user-io8sz7tf9t]

Just McDavid being McDavid, nothing to see here

[@tdslywka]

@@user-io8sz7tf9t that's what I love about this run. The top guys are doing there thing. Everyone knows what they do, it's everyone else doing there job that's what's being talked about right now. Coffey really got the D to settle into their roles, he was probably sick of seeing them rush up the ice with the forwards when they clearly can get it done. Those "so called" Oilers fans will still find something to bash about nurse but he is going unnoticed right now because he's doing his job.

[@user-io8sz7tf9t]

@@tdslywka that’s what sets apart the best d men. coming from a wings fan who watches Seider bully the opposition night in and night out

[@tdslywka]

@@user-io8sz7tf9t gonna have to look up some highlights. I used to be a wings fan when I was younger, I don't know anyone who wasn't honestly! Making the playoffs from 1990-2016 was amazing

[@hibby21]

desharnais is really becoming a solid dman. hes a warrior and blocks a ton of shots. Oilers defense is underated, rn are top 3 in fewest goals against over the entire season

[@Itz_nick07]

Vinny has worked his ass off to get here too which makes him such a lovable player

[@thepitt34]

Hahahha, i was waiting for some massive burn against the Oilers.....lol, this knowing Johnny is a Flames guy....but man, appreciate you paying respect to how the Oil have been playjng the defensive side of the game.

[@duaneday5474]

I was surprised to see the frames were only 4 points back of the Oilers heading into that game.

[@thepitt34]

@duaneday5474 the Flames are always a dangerous team, sneaky little buggers....lol.

[@Theo-lt7vy]

@@duaneday5474flames

[@Peanut_Butter8271]

@@duaneday5474what u on the flames were 10 points behind going into this game

[@duaneday5474]

@@Peanut_Butter8271 "that game" vs Calgary

[@SEgrin28]

The crowd went nuts when Desharnais and Skinner had their high five hug at the end of the game. You love to see it

[@johanstinson]

Historically Oilers fans have always lived their defensive warriors Jason Smith, Staios are legends in Edmonton. Among many others

[@Golden_Trio_HP]

This is the first time in a long while that the oilers have had good defense and goaltending that are winning them games. Its such a nice feeling.

[@steve8803]

So I guess they're not whining about the coaching change anymore?

[@chrisbatoche7532]

​@steve8803 we were never whining for a coaching change bud that's the leafs

[@TayR0C]

Since 2006

[@ericscott8568]

Lmao!! That comment made me rofl

[@steve8803]

@@chrisbatoche7532 I never said you were whining FOR a coaching change. I said you were whining ABOUT the coaching change. Note the difference. Fans need to wake up. They don't know jack shit!

[@AJEDDY97]

As someone who watched Vinny develop here in Bakersfield (122 games over 4 seasons, and another 11 in the playoffs)... Seeing him become such a fan favorite in Edmonton is so rewarding. Like, he's genuinely a *GREAT* guy, we love him down here, and I say this with all the love and respect I have for him, but we hope we don't ever get to watch him here again. Hopefully he has a good, long, successful career with the Oilers, and I hope he doesn't forget us when Edmonton wins the Cup this year.

[@roberjohnsmith]

Awesome comment. Top brass

[@danferguson2724]

His size and reach have me remembering Larry Robinson.

[@zazzer_]

The oilers finally have a solid team. Great offense as usual, reliable defense and solid starting and backup goaltending, real cup contenders

[@xxllbb55]

BUT Darnell Nurse ( $ 9.3 ml. ) IS A SLUG AND OUT OF POSITION aLL THE TIME !!!!!!!! He wants to be a forward ! can't YOU figure that out ?

[@780Northface]

Your insights on the subtlies of the game are spot on. As an oilers fan, it makes me happy that a flames fan who just loves the game of hockey can still appreciate the greatness of the oilers right now. Shows you are a true fan of the game. Love the content.

[@CrisisStriker]

The change in defence the Oilers have been playing is night and day. More sound and secure.

[@metalmarty3948]

You nailed it. What is more impressive in my opinion about this streak is that in the last 14 games, they've allowed 2 goals or less including two shutouts. I'm very curious to if any team in history has ever gone 14 games in a row allowing two goals or less whether they've won or lost.

[@runa_7022]

desharnais is a real one, i love that guy 😭🫵 hes so sweet in person too

[@user-we2yt5on9b]

18 goals against in the past 14 games. The last thing the oilers need right now is a ten day break. When you are on this kind of streak, you want to stay with it. Plus, the oilers are pretty well injury free. I hope they have some hard practices before they face the Knights.

[@roberjohnsmith]

Ya its sad... I didn't want the break. I wanted nothing to change... but oh well. If they don't beat Vegas it's no big deal. I can't wait for the haters to come out of the woodwork though. To be honest, I've missed em.... if we lose to Vegas we will definitely have some unhinged mentally unstable haters come out snd we all know a strong delusion is a good source of entertainment

[@user-we2yt5on9b]

@@roberjohnsmith true it is no big deal if they lose to Vegas. It’s just a lot of fun to see any team come together for a streak like this. Although I am a 60+ year Ranger fan, I am first and foremost a hockey fan and love watching a good game no matter who is playing. Since the coaching change the Oilers are doing that. The biggest difference is seen in their own zone. Better goaltending and team defence, not just defenceman. Then I look behind the bench and see Paul Coffey. Not likely a coincidence.

[@xxllbb55]

THE SLUG !!!!!!!!! BUT Darnell Nurse ( $ 9.3 ml. ) IS A SLUG AND OUT OF POSITION aLL THE TIME !!!!!!!! He wants to be a forward ! can't YOU figure that out ?

[@theeobeastone5068]

Vinny raising his hands “don’t shoot the messenger!”

[@blossom0192]

Thank you for highlighting Vinny's efforts. He is making huge progress as an Oiler and is getting more time on the ice now. Oilers defence and goaltending are the reasons for this streak. The goals almost feel like a bonus now. Go Vinny! 💙

[@BJENKY2012]

I could almost cry seeing our defence and goal tending being so good!

[@blossom0192]

I cried after seeing that Vinny dive. 😭😭😭

[@jamiesucie2685]

Vinnie is a really nice guy and loves the opportunity he has before him. It’s a shame that certain other channels *cough* SPDN *cough* completely wrote him off as a D-man after last season even though their own precious Leafs were kicking tires about Vinnie.

[@JoMaisBure10]

I’m so terrified of this team going into the playoffs.

[@thew1zrd]

as an Oilers fan, or opponent?

[@JoMaisBure10]

@@thew1zrd Canucks fan

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

The Edmonton Oilers gonna make history after the all-star break!

[@roberjohnsmith]

Already been making history, but ya, more history! Lol

[@noobynoob1819]

@@scottstenlund4431 the longest is 16 by penguins not 35

[@noobynoob1819]

@@scottstenlund4431 oh mb i messed up

[@nosna9116]

Desharnais has actually evolved into one of the most underrated aspects to this team. Like his play now compared to last season is leagues above. I feel really confident with him back and that’s not something I could say before

[@tristincrowley8458]

to be fair, i hated how much flak he got for his mistakes in the playoffs. like, i get that they were bad mistakes, but he'd only played like 30 nhl games in his career to that point, its gonna happen sometimes. wish it wasn't right when it was, but thems the breaks. Now that vinny has a little more experience, he's really blossomed into a great dman.

[@curbyvelociraptor6275]

@@tristincrowley8458 I wish vinny did not just dump the puck on zone entry when he has an open lane to the net while both teams are changing lines. I really want to see vinny drive with puck possetion to the crease with some speed. He skates just as fast as mcleod...

[@duaneday5474]

​@@tristincrowley8458Vinny didn't let that bother him. Came back stronger than ever. He's so good at stopping the cycle along the boards. Takes up tremendous space. He's not afraid to carry the puck a little. I underestimated his breakout ability moving the puck

[@avenueroy]

@@tristincrowley8458 And he was good before the playoffs (at least for a sheltered 7th d-man), it really was just the playoffs where he looked bad

[@j4gerb0mblitz]

I’ve been an Oilers fan for 15 years but never bought a Jersey and I’m getting Desharnais as my first one.

[@wackaflacka548]

This was a cup team last season and they were cut short. Vegas has created a monster.

[@PopJunk]

Excellent analysis. I think Nugent-Hopkins is the unsung hero of this team.

[@FC-tq1yj]

Edmonton's D has improved dramatically ever since hiring one of the all time great shut down Dmen as their D coach... oh wait... Coffey never played D... WTF is going on... lol.

[@danferguson2724]

1409 games - 1531points - +298 4cups, 3 Norris -- He has a lot to teach.

[@xxllbb55]

KEEP THE SLUG NURSE UNDER CONTROL !!!!!!!!!! BUT Darnell Nurse ( $ 9.3 ml. ) IS A SLUG AND OUT OF POSITION aLL THE TIME !!!!!!!! He wants to be a forward ! can't YOU figure that out ?

[@BradFriday]

You're bang on there. The team coming around to a more complete game is what's allowing the Oilers to go on a streak like this in the first place.

[@nopenopenope131]

Love the breakdancing quip. Lmao

[@YegRon]

Sure the offence is great, but this team has only allowed 14 goals against during the entire month of January. I’m amazed that’s not getting more chatter around the league.

[@koreyR8]

Most likely cause they've been playing mostly against subpar teams during this stretch

[@loganamurray64]

@@koreyR8 I cant wait for the Vegas game, fuck the oil better win

[@YegRon]

@@loganamurray64 meh, if they do beat Vegas, people are just going to point to the Knights injuries Those discounting the Oilers now will always find a way to do so.

[@roberjohnsmith]

I think you're wrong about those numbers. I think it was 18 goals in 14 games. I'm going off memory here, because that's more fun than checking

[@roberjohnsmith]

​@@koreyR8didn't Columbus just score 4 goals on vancouver last night...

[@RJKYEG]

Vinny has become quite a solid guy, really fun ... he can also beat the crap outta ya.

[@wilnerolivier7971]

The key 2 success 4 the Oil is that they're playing not as individuals, but as a team!!

[@lordgoogoo69]

Vinny is dope

[@citizenfour5125]

Everyone's pulling on the rope. Good video. Defense has been alot better since the coaching change.

[@reasonablerage4370]

Plus Desharnais has a degree in business management

[@rickrobitaille8809]

We are having fun again 😁🇨🇦

[@frostythesasquatch]

Hockey is religion here in Edmonton. Like, every single oilers fan I’ve ever talked to could easily put on a clinic for any other fan base in the NHL. They know their shit fer sher.

[@koreyR8]

That's because the city is such a shithole there is truly nothing else to do but watch hockey. Endless stories of players fearing the idea of being traded there because of the city .

[@sportsmaster1364]

"Oh, if only the Oilers had a defence to balance out the offensive attack..." I think we're seeing that in real-time now, and boy does it feel good

[@estellegrignon]

Always a treat when Johnny gets to drop his English facade and use the juiciest francophone accent for a French guy's name. As a Frenchie myself, I love it

[@nmarples1421]

We love Seaweed! Gotta swim through Vinny to get to the net!

[@RickL_was_here]

Has this been Holland's plan all along? Play Jenga around the salary cap and put together a silent killer? Unreal the transformation from those first few weeks. I'm trying to pick holes but all I can come up with is slow starts and some sloppy play (of late). I've gotten on Leon for floating around a bit too much but the guy undoubtedly makes up for it anyway. Been going to their games since the WHA so I thought I've seen everything... Nope. This has been a pretty impressive run and I suspect it won't end soon with their toughest challenge after the break being Anaheim (they'll actually show up for Vegas. Not worried). They cannot take their foot off the gas.

[@jeniasmackay7931]

Thanks for talking about my Oilers

[@m.j.s.3838]

McDavid bounced it off the goalie’s rump to score.

[@cardinal3829]

Goalies gyatt 🤤

[@DylanSparks99]

Hey man, don't forget we love Gagner too.. all jokes aside great video

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Thankyou 😄🇨🇦

[@user-ur3et5zy9v]

great bounce back season

[@lizwiens671]

Can’t say enough about Desgarnais. I’m happy for him, he took some heat last year but he’s become such a solid dependable guy back there.

[@KenLonsdale-kp5bj]

The Oilers are for real, they are playing a good well balanced style of hockey.

[@go4sens600]

Lmao this guys commentary sounds like he’s recording in a library lol

[@zacharyholmes3375]

If the oilers are 9th with up to 5 games on hand!

[@Vetiun]

Johnny's the coolest flame fan. Great recognize great 🤝

[@Jonnycocker54]

Love my blue & orange 💪 what a season so far

[@owengg17]

Johnny F%$#in' Hawkey, good video man!

[@xebula1829]

Recap of January for the oilers would be dope

[@kyle1195]

Nuge is awesome my favourite player for sure. I bought his jersey when he resigned and I’m glad I did.

[@spartan2693]

Being in that building was one of the best games ive ever been to. Watching the team play this coersively and the atmosphere was pure electricity. We want the record baby.

[@roberjohnsmith]

It's cohesively but I know what you meant lol

[@DarrenShaw-ev5tb]

Vinnie for Mayor !! lol

[@MultiCappie]

I saw Desi at the Oilers 2019 prospect camp, and I gotta say I did _not_ call this one. Everyone knew Broberg was the star (my first thought was "is he as fast as McDavid??") but among the lesser hyped d-men I had like three other guys I was watching. My only thought on Desi was "skating is mushy". Rarely am I so glad to be wrong.

[@nathansheppard4674]

"This team will never lose again" - Shoresy

[@mcdaviddeservesbetter8]

14 straight games allowing 2 goals against or fewer

[@rickrobitaille8809]

🔥😁😄🇨🇦

[@MrCanadianhero]

you literally cant go on a streak like this with only offense. you need all 3 parts of the ship working. great Hockey by the OIlers!!!

[@tylergardner2598]

Nuggie is an oilers legend

[@kieranperreaultdit-morin9262]

Now these are the oilers that destroyed the flames and salted the earth so that nothing would ever grow for that franchise again Not even a fan (I am from Edmonton though) and it has been so fun watching this streak go I’m curious for the post season, I think they have another conference finals appearance in them

[@CaptainFSU]

Glad the Oilers have turn things around but their schedule in January was laughably easy.

[@TheOriginalTuhat]

Geeez man I miss O’Reilly so much

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Paul coffee should 😂put on skates again 😄🇨🇦

[@sensationaldenny]

A well OILED Machine!

[@alexandersiver]

14th game in a row the oilers have allowed 2 or less goals against

[@electrophized]

Its Day-Har-Nay No dee-Yaura-ney

[@Kurdem03]

The Leafs have been dying to trade for Desharnais for quite a while now lol

[@joelgrosschmidt5507]

JoHnnY LiKes tHe OiLeRs JoHnnY LiKes tHe OiLeRs 😝

[@lduff155]

Good for the Oilers. Now throw them into a 7 game series against the Avs, panther, tampa or Boston and see how their D and goaltending hold up.

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

Remember Desharnais is a 7th round pick

[@gladueleigh7324]

live love laugh vinny w D man

[@CzarrIV]

Can’t help but love this team right now. The effort everybody is putting in should carry forward to a successful playoff run - let’s hope 🤞🏻

[@KneeJerkReactions13]

Everyone talking up Desharnais like he has accomplished a bunch. Trying to guarantee an overpayment of what? He is improving, leave it at that.

[@zuujoo314]

My buddy works at the oilers stadium and he’s says Vinny is the best like he will go out of his way to ask the works how they are doing and even knows some by name he really is a great guy

[@terrygerhart1485]

Mr Burn??

[@terrygerhart1485]

Mr Burns, is that you Monty??

[@terrygerhart1485]

Mr Burns, is that you Monty??

[@terrygerhart1485]

Mr Burns, is that you Monty??

[@terrygerhart1485]

Mr Burns, is that you Monty??

[@felixzezz471]

As a Bouchard stan who gets made fun of for having a Bouchard jersey, he has not been making it worth the $300 i payed for it 😭 He has some great moments but he has a lot of turn overs sob

[@bcaiwong]

Doing a much better job than that PK Subban guy!

[@coryr6359]

The whole organization is really contributing.. except one dude.. yall are gonna disagree with me completely, but Bouchard is the biggest spaz in the game. sure, he can shoot, and its worked out well for him.. but under pressure, the dude GIVES UP THE PUCK CONSTAAAANTLYYYYYY.. some games worse than others, for sure.. but my goodness. . the dudes game sense is terrible. anyone agree?

[@HelloImadamn]

Dude I love your videos but why do you sound like you're making these when your parents are asleep? 😂😂😂

[@LARGO125]

The amount of copium being spewed by the Oilers haters in this comment section is putting the biggest smile on my face.

[@__._._-_._.__]

That’s me when i play chel 😭😭 Dive and stay down

[@BIGBEARdeluxe]

But if the Preds did what Desharnais did it would've been a penalty..

[@StickandPuck]

Defense wins championships

[@shmooveyea]

Bro had this video in the chamber lmao

[@davidshurro]

Nurse dives like that all the time, ya he always goes the wrong way and doesn’t help anything by doing it and takes himself out of the play but he still does it 😂

[@jonah.donohue]

Hopefully the league doesn’t jinx the Oilers

[@philipwebb1104]

No play is small, offensively or defensively!!!!! They have been getting it done at both ends of the ice and they need to keep doing it!!!!!! GO OILERS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@justinratcliff7766]

Peak complete. Back to bust for this team lol

[@King-03530]

as good as they have been and as good as they have become they still have a lot of work to do and will need to make a trade imo for someone at the deadline i do not see them being good enough to beat vegas, avs, canucks or dallas in a 7 game series

[@nickperkowski2407]

Oils fans do you think the change in defense is because of the new coach?

[@cardinal3829]

Paul Coffey deserves credit for

[@thealbinorhino8760]

Fun fact. Oilers have the 6th lowest goals against in thr NHL.

[@Anthonial_Mjj]

NUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEE!

[@cap6741]

Never ever show the goals with those jerseys

[@natthaphonnoble7946]

Wait till they start playing teams above 360-500, ACTUAL teams!!!

[@jamess1021]

Found the nucks fan! Been a nice quiet 10 years without seeing yall.

[@richardjurgens4511]

@@jamess1021they’ll be burning down the city when they lose…..

[@user-ji3il6ce2o]

@@jamess1021 Probably because we didn’t get a single first overall pick in that timeframe unlike you guys being gifted 4 when you sucked

[@jamess1021]

@@user-ji3il6ce2o ya, just wasted the sedins, Bure, lindens careers, not to mention the best captain you ever had in messier. but my comment was more towards the fact you only have fans now when your winning, I will enjoy the first round sweep no matter who you play though, and the inevitable riots from the classiest of fans.

[@jimwhite-signcraftdisplay6996]

Sliding across the ice to stop a shot is not a hockey play. Hockey is played on skates.

[@tommyftbl]

W pin pls

[@ericscott8568]

Take away mcdavid. How many wins?

[@zzz7zzz9]

why take him away? he's part of the team.

[@ericscott8568]

@@zzz7zzz9 I don’t think you understand what I’m saying

[@jonbenjisnomore7935]

That's like saying remove Nathan McKinnon from the Avalanche & where would they be in the standings.

[@parkerellingson8608]

That's the thing that's crazy about this run, besides these last two games McDavid hasn't played bad but him and draisaitl haven't had to will then to victory. They are actually getting solid contributions from everyone

[@christopherzwicker6509]

Do you listen to the cult of hockey ?

[@not2busy]

But their defence have to stop making these no-look little dink passes deep in their own zone, especially when under pressure. I've seen a few times where these are intercepted and lead to an opportunity for no good reason. And as your video showed, the entire defence were pulled to one side of the ice. Yes, you showed what a great block but just freeze-frame it and see how poor the coverage was. They have to shore this up before the playoffs.