They are so real for doing this

[@totalq724]

I was at this game. Crowd exploded like it was a playoff goal, the “CONNOR BROWN” chants started for the rest of the night and the standing ovation lasted for 5 minutes after the goal. i love Oil Country

[@shawnk1899]

yo serious question though, why do the oilers fans boo so much? i mean they were up 7-2 and still booed when the caps got a shot on net.. and oilers fans aren’t the only ones to do this, is this a growing trend or something? kinda bizarre

[@ericstout4122]

@@shawnk1899they are saying “STUUUUU” trust me. We start it in the stands every night. It’s anytime we need a big save or he makes a big save

[@Prelude38]

@@shawnk1899 are you sure it was boo? it was probably STUUUUU, to celebrate Stuart Skinner's Save!

[@Noot_Penguin]

​@@shawnk1899The crowd is saying "Stuuuuu" lol. The Kraken do the same for Grubauer and I'm sure there's plenty of other examples. Just the fans supporting their goalies :))

[@totalq724]

@@shawnk1899 it’s not a boo, we saying STUUUUU for a great save from our goalie

[@ianmindcraft]

What got me was the way Brown just stares at the puck in the net. Didn't even remember to celebrate. Just a smile on his face.

[@AbesamisM]

Ya reminded me of a little kid 🎉

[@randomname9758]

He wasn't sure the goal was going to count.

[@beneasler8868]

Huge respect for Oilers fans. You love to see it

[@natev580]

Moments like that are what make the entire sport of hockey great. The guys been working all season and just hadn't been rewarded much. Everything from the look of shock on his face when he realized it was in the net, to the reaction of the fans.. I love being an Oilers fan just for these little moments.

[@somejerkbag]

Here here 😊

[@datriaxsondor590]

Lifelong Oil fan myself, but I'm from out east, in the middle Leaf land. Still, it's stuff like this, and other events in their history, that make me admire the local Edmonton fan base out there. They have a long history of being classy fans, who appreciate and admire effort and heart, over numbers and spotlights. Brown got a little sample of just how much those people know what's going on with their team, and their players. Rock on, Edmonton. 🍻

[@hibby21]

i watched the game at a bar last night and when he scored, the entire bar stood up and went crazy. such a amazing moment and love seeing the support oiler fans give their team

[@terdog3463]

I wasn't at the the game, but I was watching it on tv, and when he scored that goal. I was cheering in my seat pretty danged LOUD. He's been a workhorse for the team. Gotten robbed, had one taken back. But yeah, he's never complained or sulked about it. Just came in each game and played his ass off. He's MORE than deserving of all the love he got last night.

[@YouCantDeleteDenzelL]

I was at the game myself, holy FUCK the response was loud. The video from the broadcast does NOT do it justice. It was an absolutely magical moment.

[@lucastbevan]

I was there and have been to several games over the years but never to one with the reaction and atmosphere of this. It was absolutely incredible and complete strangers were literally hugging eachother they were so happy. I know the market can be tough but we love our players and ride and die with them, and it really shows in moments like this.

[@archangelgabriel5316]

72 game drought, he scored the 7-2 Goal.

[@niagarajoe4402]

and didnt touch it with his stick lol

[@dana102083]

​@@niagarajoe4402neither did hyman for his third to get a hatty...

[@GodandFamily-61]

I am also impressed at the way the young lady in the beginning of the video did not spill a drop of her drink while enthusiastically cheering and performing high fives

[@johanstinson]

She's an Alberta Gal. We'd deport her to Quebec if she didn't keep it together😂😂😂

[@Tridgit]

that's an arena cup, has a lid XD

[@ryanbaldwin4849]

I rewound the game last night and watched this 3 times. I am a lifelong oilfan and this made me cry. I went and woke up my wife to tell her the news. Even today when i watched this youtube i cried. I am so damn happy for connor brown. So so happy. He has never complained. He kept working hard. He kept finding ways to make impact without scoring. He was the epitome of resilience. He earned every damn second of that standing O. Huge respect to the fans that were at the game and gave this guy his well deserved dues.

[@CraigH999]

Oilers fans gotta be the most passionate of all Canadian teams - good on them for recognizing this important moment for one player who's never in the spotlight.

[@bradoalfredo5203]

Vancouver fans seemed pretty passionate in 2011 lol

[@lomfmur]

@@bradoalfredo5203That was after losing, Edmonton’s done it after winning 😂

[@flytheskymyway]

Leafs and Canucks fans are also pretty passionate

[@johanstinson]

​@@flytheskymywayLeafs fans yes. Canucks fans for the most part dissappear unless the team is dojng good. If the team is bad the public support for the team drops by at least 60%. Look at how many canucks "fans" are on social media this year versus the last 2-3 years. Massive difference. They're a front runner fanbase

[@horilka96]

I was at the game and the sound was deafening. I couldn’t even hear my own thoughts. Everyone was so happy clapping and cheering. What really got me though, was seeing Brown on the big screen smiling. I swear I almost teared up, felt emotional all around. I don’t go to NHL games often, and when I do, it’s never really that special. This will be my favourite memory of attending a game in person.

[@newfoundlandmapping4493]

I remember Vincent Damphousse saying about Montreal ”some people say it’s really tough to lose here in montreal, but it is the best place to win“. I feel like you can apply that to all of the Canadian teams.

[@threedotsonedash]

I'd agree and I'm willing to bet there are a few American cities where that applies too - those of the original 6 at least.

[@tudormiller887]

100% If only Gary Bettman would see that, and put more NHL expansion teams in Canada. Québec City, Saskatoon etc. #nhl #hockey #expansionteams #quebec #saskatoon #canada #sport

[@tudormiller887]

​​@@threedotsonedashIs this why Gary Bettman is spreading NHL expansion teams across the USA, and not Canada ? #nhl #hockey #usa #canada

[@petrchladek4962]

I was there. It was really special, the place erupted and the standing ovation afterwards was a very neat moment. Even after that, people were chanting his name right to the end. Walking out of the building the fans were chanting his name too. Made me very proud to be an Oilers fan.

[@chadbelcher8732]

brought a little tear to my eye hearing the ovation

[@Jage7]

That was probably the best game to watch so far this year as an Oilers fan

[@57kerry53]

Great insight. I couldn’t be happier for Brown and the smile on his face says it all.

[@paullastnamehere3295]

As a Sabres fan, Thank You Oilers. I was watching this game and they threw the hats for Brown. Before the end of the period they changed Bousard's goal over to Hyman and the hats kept falling for so long that linemen had to hold some of them so the puck could drop. It was a great game for the Oilers. The cool part is how the Oilers and the Sabres have been helping each other out this stretch with wins (not against each other).

[@sparrowcd]

C Brown was amazing in Ottawa, I’m happy he’s starting to get his game back. He’s got the best attitude. Was really sad to see him go.

[@somerandomidiot1333]

He has been very good in Edmonton. He puts 100% in every game he plays and is an excellent defender. People who don’t watch the games will jump to quick conclusions about him and just look at the stats.

[@dana102083]

​@somerandomidiot1333 he did amazing last night on pk and forecheck.. infelt it was gunna be his night as he had some mojo going. But key plays at a critical time . I think brownie is great!

[@_Kakoosh]

I’m a red wings fan from Michigan but the oilers are the one western team in always cheering for

[@bloodwillrunthestreets5205]

This guy and was a trooper in T.O. and a heart and soul guy. He deserved the ovation and I hope he gets back on track!!

[@kenreyes214]

This was my 3rd core memory game I’ve witnessed. First was the Craig Anderson Shutout in Edmonton after the cancer diagnosis of his wife. The mic malfunction when Brett Kissel was singing the US National Anthem and the crowd belted out the Anthem. And now this game. The passion and support is everything from Oilers Nation. You’ll get the lowest of lows but you’ll get the highest of highs which is unmatched by arguably any other Team. Amazing atmosphere in there. Brown deserves it, Welcome to Oil Country Brown 💙🧡

[@dana102083]

❤❤❤

[@owenposer6720]

BROWNIE!!! WE WANT BROWN! Crowd was so loud. I went to the Colorado game a couple years ago and they clinched a playoff spot last night, it was just as loud. Everyone immediately knew! There were Connor brown chants after, some guy tried starting a we want the cup chant, and it evolved into we want brown 😂

[@roximama]

I'm not from Edmonton and I'm not even Canadian but I've been a diehard Oilers fan for 12 years because of this fan base and the heart of the team. I was not at all surprised by the reaction because I felt it myself. The guy had 88 shots on goal before the 89th finally went in. He never gave up.

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

Truly a beautiful moment

[@ryanv7195]

Wasn't at the game but watched with my wife at home and we were cheering like the fans in the stadium. Brown played well that game and was a work horse for his line. Very happy to see the first one drop for him.

[@dana102083]

He did really good before his goal. Im happy for him❤

[@eviljonbob_]

As a Sens fan so happy for him. Thank you Oilers fans, well done!

[@donnaandre7633]

We love you Connor Brown! He’s been playing great but the puck just wasn’t going into the net. So happy for him to get his first goal as an Oiler!

[@JayDeeMC]

I watched this on TV last night, and I'm not the kind of person who cheers loudly, but this was the most animated I've been since the last playoff series the Oilers won. Every game, I was just hoping Brown would get a goal. I was so happy for him. Best goal of the game, even if it wasn't pretty. It was the best because it was by Brown. You could see everyone smiling on the bench for him. Just absolute joy for him getting this goal.

[@TM-qj4yr]

That is awesome that these fans gave him such a response. Great fans!

[@deanmalkewich2366]

For those that don’t know, Edmonton is hockey crazy. We have a radio program, Oilers now, 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year. On game days, we get the 2 hour show, plus the game, plus a couple hours of post game. You can literally listen to everything oilers for 7 hours if you wanted. When the playoffs come there is no better place to be.

[@dana102083]

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[@calcifer948]

That was so cool seeing that last night. Fantastic moment

[@chipmuk7108]

I was at the game and told my buddies I'd get a brown jersey if he scored. the stadium was electric and im so glad i got to witness the best moment of the season. WE LOVE YOU BROWN!!!!!

[@lightarchetype]

I was at that game last night. It was absolutely pandemonium in the crowd. Then the Connor Brown chant. It was truely more rowdy than a playoff game!

[@angrydalailama6089]

He's a beauty. He and Hyman were my favorite Leafs back when.

[@ianmartens5286]

Brownie is a great defensive player and much of what he does on the ice gets overlooked. Glad to see him score that goal.

[@Dmart2024]

Much respect for your honest observation mr.hawkey

[@CaleChambers-xu8yi]

The commentary was amazing as well😂 love this team and love that we all recognize it. Great post 👍

[@oilerz15]

I’ve been going to games in Edmonton since 2007, including working at Rogers Place and that’s the craziest (regular season) moment I’ve ever seen.

[@carlberryman2665]

I live in Winnipeg and as much as I love our Jets, this video makes me wanna be an Oiler fan. Thanks for the awesome content, bro!

[@maahes7139]

Traitor

[@DANZIG138]

terrible take

[@Kurdem03]

​​@@DANZIG138 How? That's like saying Dennys is your favorite dinning restaurant because youre a fan of their steak food. You try a different restaurant at Smittys-your now second favorite restaurant, because Dennys steaks still has the edge

[@dana102083]

Lmaooo​@@Kurdem03

[@thealbinorhino8760]

At the game. A "Connor Brown" chant started too after. Surreal moment.

[@tman6663]

Good stuff Johnny! Edmonton fans are the most passionate, knowledgeable, in the league! (And Montreal) Fans that were there, give urself a high five for me!

[@26107011]

Loved Connor Brown when he was a Leaf. Super happy to see Oilers fans show him some love. Classy move.

[@JOBdOut]

Fans have been following the Connor Brown story because of how much of a good guy he's been through all the struggles. He's hit posts, he's had goals called back. We're happy he finally got it and he got it infront of the crowd that wanted it for him.

[@dontworryaboutit3879]

THE GAME WE WERE WAS ALL CHANTING CONNOR BROWN IT WAS AWESOME EVEN UP TOP

[@interestedmeow]

Was there. At first it was kind of sarcastic praise but quickly it turned into a genuine praise and the crowd wouldn’t shut up about it. The Caps players on the ice were visibly pissed about the hat throwing. They just wanted to get out of the building and onto the plane. Then they announced the goal reversal to give Hyman the hatty and there was another hat delay. It was perfection. Got the sense that the whole team wanted to demonstrate we were now fully in the McD era by handing the old superstars their lunches in two games back to back. It was glorious

[@dana102083]

I just said the same thong to my mom. Crosby is still a beast for his age.. memories will last but its McJesus' time!!

[@twillhams9715]

Sens fan here and Conner is just such a good guy.

[@ABigBluePoliceBox]

Gotta love fans that love hockey.

[@sensationaldenny]

I was there! My first Oilers game in 5 years! Couldn't have been a more special night!

[@scout8424]

I swear. I vary rarely go to oilers games but when I do Its an a amazing game. in late 2021 almost 4 years since my last game, mcdavid scored the 1 v 4 goal against the rangers.

[@GUISNIP]

That's why I want the Oilers to win the Cup: real hockey fans who know the game.

[@dtmrea247]

Yup. He really hasn't been playing badly - just hasn't been scoring. But those of us watching him play have noticed him making lots of good defensive plays, stripping guys of pucks, doing well on the penalty kill, all that.

[@jonnyincomox]

Wholesome stuff. Just great!

[@GrantsCrossing]

I'm relatively new to hockey - bought season tickets (CBJ) for the first time this year to learn the game. The OIlers' fans' reaction to Brown's goal just makes me love this sport even more! how did i not get into hockey growing up? Hockey fans are the best!

[@AlexFromCooks]

I truely hope Connor Brown gets a game 7 OT winner in the playoffs or even takes over a game like Max Talbot did back in 09 that would be so special for a guy whos battled through so much adversity !

[@plazmarevenge2098]

Only those with a heart of stone weren't swept up in the moment and felt good for Brown.

[@CamDTraining]

I was at the game and it felt soo wholesome it was great

[@LudwigBeefoven]

"You stay classy Edmonton" -- Ron Burgundy 😎

[@bradlywiebe3673]

And why wouldn't they, it's not everybody that gets to live in a city that's literally named after a whales vagina.

[@ryans413]

People were saying big deal. I think the standing ovation was respect to a player that’s been working his ass off each game. It’s not about the goal it’s about his hard work.

[@ryans413]

@@MrMaxtaurus oilers fans are critical of their own team but we respect hardworking when we see it.

[@ryans413]

@@MrMaxtaurus only critical because we know they can play better. That’s not a bad thing.

[@Yu-xs8fh]

It's about time a Canadian team win a cup. Go Jets, Oilers, and Canucks!

[@bilbobaggins4462]

What a great video - thanks! 😊

[@BrennanJ96]

I love it so much!! So happy for him.

[@Sagewolf8]

great video, thanks for pointing this out!!

[@runa_7022]

it was just such a good game, like it was just objectively an awesome game, so to add brown's goal, just solidified the night for all of us

[@TheMujiFuji]

Brownie just learning the systems 110% before he goes on a goal scoring tear thru the playoffs….

[@matthewmiller6987]

He’s had so many great chances for a goal and of all things this is how he got his first of the year. I just hope without that weight on his back he can keep it going

[@ilovecookiesization]

It was a great game to be at that ovation lasted what felt like forever

[@weeaboocentral4921]

I was watching this game and me, my dad, and my brother went ballistic. We've all been talking about how much he needed a goal. He's been playing well, but he needed that goal and now my family can't jokingly call him Conner Can't-Score-Brown.

[@Bootinn]

Glad to have been at that game. Standing ovation was mint!

[@Deadmou5z]

Been to over 100 games in that building including playoffs and that was the loudest ovation i can remember. Besides the OT playoff goals of course but this one went on forever... it got louder and louder as they waited to pick up the hats.

[@staypuft199]

That was beautiful, watching him play hard to finally get that first goal as an oiler...hats off to u brotha!

[@zacharydavies6851]

I was at the game. Total hype!

[@PerryBaptiste-s3i]

Great Play

[@ryleyschmidt2759]

I was there, haven’t heard the building that loud all season. Connor brown chants were going on in the street after the game too. Man I love this team

[@kevinmanning4880]

His trade value just went up

[@MoreSteezPleeez]

It was obvious Hyman was going to be first star but the arena let out a audible sigh when he wasn't announced as any of the stars lol. The arena had a great atmosphere last night

[@riunashlie6462]

Huge heart out to Edmonton and all your fans ... a class well above all others. Bravo Oil Country .. no better sport or fan base.

[@robertosborne8694]

That’s what a sophisticated fan base looks like

[@wyv3rn1]

I was at the game and I gotta say, what was really sweet is, and from what I've heard from those who watched on TV they didn't show this, people were throwing hats onto the ice on solidarity for his first goal Thought it was neat to see and Damn what a great game to watch live in general

[@mithex8414]

My ears were ringing for 20 minutes after that goal. It was sooo loud.

[@jamest6990]

Dude, what a video this is awesome. Such a great take on how true hockey fans view the game.

[@johanstinson]

Honestly, one of my proudest moments as an Oilers fan. I wasnt there but it was beautiful to see.

[@brendaporter457]

That’s a great story about Connor Brown. Hard to believe he has struggled so much in the past couple of years. I remember him being such a huge force a few years ago when he played for Team Canada at the worlds.

[@KanadianGOOSE8]

That was a great game I watched the whole thing

[@kmp43kz48]

bro me and my boys went for my 18th birthday and it was the best game ive been too so far . his goal lit the areana up like crazy and we all got into the chants . 7 goals and connor brown and a hyman hatty creates a lot of energy . LETS GO OILERS

[@saschaganser9671]

I was so happy for him when he finally got the goal. Great effort by Kane on the assist. You could feel a mountain of stones coming of his back. Brown worked hard, he never complained while being switched down in the lineup, his play got better the longer the season went and he did a lot for the team on the PK. Brown might not justify his contract, but he earned every single clap and chant with his effort.

[@markwatson4238]

Great to see Connor get his 1st goal of the season. A little side note, his Dad Danny played for my team the Fife Flyers way back in the 80's. The Flyers are the oldest team in UK hockey and have been on the go since 1938.

[@thehippeyman665]

As an Oilers fan born and raised it was awesome to see.

[@Holymartyr-13]

So happy for brown The guys a relentless player. Grinder. Creates so many plays for the team. Works hard. So happy for him

[@Jensen1b7]

The game was AWESOME!

[@ash9424]

I was at the game last night, what a moment to be an oilers fan. He's been getting a lot of flack all season for underperforming but this moment might be exactly what he needs to kick-start his season into overdrive. Overall such a wholesome moment, couldn't imagine myself supporting any other group of guys. GO OIL GO

[@liamshearer8747]

it gets extremely loud in there! I play in a brass band for the games! We have a perch we stand on to watch the game from the top and play music, but we’ve always been cheering for Brown to score!

[@andrewcarroll7641]

Browny's gonna go on a Jeremy Lin type tear to end the Regular Season!!

[@johanstinson]

One thing I'm not seeing talked about is the game before him and Kane were in on a 2 on 1 and instead of trying to break his slump he passed to Kane so Kane could try for the hat trick. Thats just a beauty of teammate and of a man.

[@TheNickAlberts]

Brown is a beaut. Miss him on the Leafs. Good on him. Hope he gets a few more, lots of season left.

[@nosna91]

Watching that game live and all was thinking was they better throw their hats on the ice. Was very excited they did. Lucky for brown hymans hatrick wasn’t awarded to him until about 2 mins left in the game. The fans may have already lost their hats lol

[@camus1679]

Also Mark Spector is a bum and was a dick to Brown in the post game interview saying that “scoring hasn’t been a big part of your game” when Brown has been a 20+ goal scorer in multiple seasons

[@austinmackenzie13]

I was there that game was wicked, first time I've jumped for joy at an NHL goal since I was a kid. Was sitting right beside the caps goal and saw it trickle in and just lost it hahaha

[@triple8s]

Shout out to Kaner as well for setting up Brownie as he even called it before the game when interviewed by Ansen Carter that he wanted to help Brown get his first of the year. He even called it when he mentions, it was probably going to be a greasy one. Brown, the Oil and the fans rocked it last night!