You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here

Contents hide NHL 24 full controls NHL 24 full controls NHL 24 Offense Controls NHL 24 Defense Controls NHL 24 Faceoff Controls NHL 24 Goalie Controls NHL 24 Net Battle Controls NHL 24 Coaching Adjustments ✓ at a glance

NHL 24 full controls

  • The control scheme for NHL 24 has changed in the recent title.
  • Hone your stick skills with the latest NHL 24 controls.

The NHL 24 controls have changed a little bit over the years, with the latest game providing the biggest difference. Whether or not you’re a veteran who’s spent years on the ice or a newcomer to the franchise, it is helpful to get used to the changes and learn how to play the game. It is never too late to brush up on what each and every button does and learn them inside and out.

NHL 24 full controls

Below you will find each and every section of the controls and what you can do with NHL 24. EA Sports has provided all the information on its website, but you can also find all the controller scheme info in-game to hone your stick skills.

NHL 24 Offense Controls

Offense controls in NHL 24. Image by VideoGamer ActionPlayStationXboxSkating / Shot & Pass AimLSLSSlap ShotRS Down Then UpRS Down Then UpWrist ShotRS Down & Roll UpRS Down & Roll UpSnap ShotRS UpRS UpDesperation ShotRS Up (Double Tap)RS Up (Double Tap)Fake ShotL1 + R3LB + R3Pass (Hold for more strength)R2RTSaucer PassR1RBIcon PassingR2 (Hold)RT (Hold)Desperation PassR2 (Double Tap)RT (Double Tap)Cancel PassR2 / R1 + L1RT / RB + LBHustleL3 (While going straight)L3 (While going straight)Protect PuckL3 + RS Left or RightL3 + RS Left or RightGlideLS ReleaseLS ReleaseVision ControlL2 (Hold)LT (Hold)DekeRS Left or RightRS Left or RightQuick DekeL1LBFinesse DekeL1 (Hold) + ReleaseLB (Hold) + ReleaseSpinL2LTReverse Hit / BraceR3 (While in glide)R3 (While in glide)Dump PuckR1 + RS UpRB + RS UpWin FaceoffRSRSNHL 24 controls for attacking on PlayStation and Xbox.

NHL 24 Defense Controls

Defense controls in NHL 24. Image by VideoGamer ActionPlayStationXboxSwitch PlayerR2RTManual Switch PlayerR2 (Hold) + RSRT (Hold) + RSManual Switch Player (Last Man back)R2 (Hold) + R3RT (Hold) + R3Cancel Manual Switch PlayerR2 (Hold) + L1RT (Hold) + LBPush CheckRS UpRS UpBoard PinTriangle (Hold)Y (Hold)Poke CheckR1RBChop PuckR3 + RSR3 + RSPass Block + Sweep StickL1 + RS Right or LeftLB + RS Right or LeftTie Up StickX (Hold)A (Hold)Dive / BlockL1 + R1LB + RBInitiate Net BattleTriangle (Hold)Y (Hold)Shoulder CheckRS Down Then UpRS Down Then UpHip CheckSquare (Hold)X (Hold)Sweep StickR1 (Hold) + RSRB (Hold) + RSDesperation ClearRS Up (Double Tap)RS Up (Double Tap)Stick LiftXABlock PassL1LBSlashL2 + Triangle (Post Whistle)LT + Y (Post Whistle)NHL 24 defending on PlayStation and Xbox.

NHL 24 Faceoff Controls

Faceoff controls in NHL 24. Image by VideoGamer ActionPlayStationXboxSelect GripRS Right or LeftRS Right or LeftTie-UpLS UpLS UpStick LiftRS UpRS UpWin Straight BackRS DownRS DownFaceoff ShotRS Up Without GripRS Up Without GripFaceoff DekeL1 + RS Up Without GripLB + RS Up Without GripNHL 24 faceoff on PlayStation and Xbox.

NHL 24 Goalie Controls

Goalie controls in NHL 24. Image by VideoGamer ActionPlayStationXboxMove GoalieLSLSButterflyR2 (Hold)RT (Hold)Hug Post RightLS RightLS RightHug Post LeftLS LeftLS LeftHug Post (VH)R2 + LS Right or LeftRT + LS Right or LeftINSTINCTL2LTDiving Poke CheckSquare + LS UpX + LS UpStack PadsCircle + LS Right or LeftB + LS Right or LeftPoke CheckRS Up or R3RS Up or R3Free SkateXAPass PuckR2RTChallengeL3 or L1L3 or LBDiving SaveR1 + LS Right or LeftRB + LS Right or LeftSpread VRS Away From PuckRS Away From PuckButterfly SlidesRS Lateral To PuckRS Lateral To PuckCover PuckTriangle (Hold)Y (Hold)Dump PuckRS UpRS UpLeave Puck For TeammateL2LTNHL 24 goalie on PlayStation and Xbox.

NHL 24 Net Battle Controls

Net Battle controls in NHL 24. Image by VideoGamer

Net Battle Controls (Behind Player)

ActionPlayStationXboxEngage In Net BattleTriangle (Hold)Y (Hold)Switch SidesTriangle (Hold) + LSY (Hold) + LSStick LiftXAStick Tie UpX (Hold)A (Hold)ShoveRSRSPushLS (Hold)LS (Hold)NHL 24 net battle (behind)

Net Battle Controls (Front Player)

ActionPlayStationXboxEngage In Net BattleL2 + LSLT + LSShrug OffRSRSPushLSLSSpinL2LTNHL 24 net battle (front)

NHL 24 Coaching Adjustments

Coaching Adjustments control in NHL 24. Image by VideoGamer ActionPlayStationXboxForcheckUp On D-PadUp On D-PadBreakoutDown On D-PadDown On D-PadOffensive Line ChangeRight On D-PadRight On D-PadDefensive Line ChangeLeft On D-PadLeft On D-PadNHL 24 coaching adjustment

Be sure to check out how to hit properly, how to hip check, and how to make money.

About the Author

Olivier Dumont

Olivier Dumont is a US Sports Games Writer for VideoGamer. He's in charge of writing news pieces, guides, and features on US Sports video games, including Madden, NBA 2K, NHL, and MLB The Show.

Related Topics

  • EA Sports
  • NHL 24

Subscribe to our newsletters!

By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.

Share