The arrival of NFL 22 has seen a lot of excitement among both new as well as old players, with the controls being one of the many talking points of the game. Just like in any other game, mastering the controls here can prove to be the turning point in matches against friends as well as the AI. If you are new to the series, you might be struggling to wrap your head among the many different controls and their purposes. However, you need not stress anymore, because, in this guide, we will show you all of the controls of the game across all platforms.

NHL 22 Controls Guide for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X

NHL 94 Controls

If you are new to the NHL franchise, then the 94 controls are the best for you. These particular controls cover all of the basics and will help you get a feel and grip for the game and its mechanics. We have split the controls into Offense, Defense, and Dekes.

 

These are all of the NHL 94 controls in NHL 22. Now, let us move on to the Hybrid controls in this game.

NHL Hybrid Controls

As the name suggests, the Hybrid controls are recommended for players who have experienced EA Sports games in the past. These controls are a little more familiar for players with a little more experience.

These are all of the Hybrid Controls in NHL 22.

NHL 22 Skill Stick Controls

Using the Skill Stick controls in NHL 22 will enable you to access and experience the full scope of the game and its mechanics. You will notice better overall control of your players too.

These are all of the Skill Stick controls in NHL 22.

Hip Check

The Hip Checkis one of the most important defending moves in NHL. To implement it, you need to press R3 to move towards the opponent, before you press the L1/LB buttons in order to perform a hip check when close enough. You can read about this move in much greater detail with our Hip Check Guide.

NHL 22 Faceoff Controls

In order to win faceoffs in NHL 2022, you first need to set your grip by pressing R in the direction of your choice. Next, you need to push R upwards when the puck drops. Once you do so, you need to quickly pull R back. Doing so will see you have a straight win back. Next, use the L button to determine the position of the puck whenever you pull R back.

NHL 22 Fighting Controls

Deke Controls

Goalie Controls

As the name suggests, the table below features the complete list of all controls for the goalkeeper in this game.

Goalie Controls Alternate

These are alternate controls you can use for your goalkeeper in the game.

These are all of the controls you can use in NHL 22. As you can see, there are different controls, and this can be rather intimidating. However, with a little bit of practice, you will be able to master them with absolute ease, so there is nothing to worry about.