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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
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|
| Skating / Shot & Pass Aim | LS | LS |
| Slap Shot | RS Down Then Up | RS Down Then Up |
| Wrist Shot | RS Down & Roll Up | RS Down & Roll Up |
| Snap Shot | RS Up | RS Up |
| Desperation Shot | RS Up (Double Tap) | RS Up (Double Tap) |
| Fake Shot | L1 + R3 | LB + R3 |
| Pass (Hold for more strength) | R2 | RT |
| Saucer Pass | R1 | RB |
| Icon Passing | R2 (Hold) | RT (Hold) |
| Desperation Pass | R2 (Double Tap) | RT (Double Tap) |
| Cancel Pass | R2 / R1 + L1 | RT / RB + LB |
| Hustle | L3 (While going straight) | L3 (While going straight) |
| Protect Puck | L3 + RS Left or Right | L3 + RS Left or Right |
| Glide | LS Release | LS Release |
| Vision Control | L2 (Hold) | LT (Hold) |
| Deke | RS Left or Right | RS Left or Right |
| Quick Deke | L1 | LB |
| Finesse Deke | L1 (Hold) + Release | LB (Hold) + Release |
| Spin | L2 | LT |
| Reverse Hit / Brace | R3 (While in glide) | R3 (While in glide) |
| Dump Puck | R1 + RS Up | RB + RS Up |
| Win Faceoff | RS | RS |
NHL 24 Defense Controls
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|
| Switch Player | R2 | RT |
| Manual Switch Player | R2 (Hold) + RS | RT (Hold) + RS |
| Manual Switch Player (Last Man back) | R2 (Hold) + R3 | RT (Hold) + R3 |
| Cancel Manual Switch Player | R2 (Hold) + L1 | RT (Hold) + LB |
| Push Check | RS Up | RS Up |
| Board Pin | Triangle (Hold) | Y (Hold) |
| Poke Check | R1 | RB |
| Chop Puck | R3 + RS | R3 + RS |
| Pass Block + Sweep Stick | L1 + RS Right or Left | LB + RS Right or Left |
| Tie Up Stick | X (Hold) | A (Hold) |
| Dive / Block | L1 + R1 | LB + RB |
| Initiate Net Battle | Triangle (Hold) | Y (Hold) |
| Shoulder Check | RS Down Then Up | RS Down Then Up |
| Hip Check | Square (Hold) | X (Hold) |
| Sweep Stick | R1 (Hold) + RS | RB (Hold) + RS |
| Desperation Clear | RS Up (Double Tap) | RS Up (Double Tap) |
| Stick Lift | X | A |
| Block Pass | L1 | LB |
| Slash | L2 + Triangle (Post Whistle) | LT + Y (Post Whistle) |
NHL 24 Faceoff Controls
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|
| Select Grip | RS Right or Left | RS Right or Left |
| Tie-Up | LS Up | LS Up |
| Stick Lift | RS Up | RS Up |
| Win Straight Back | RS Down | RS Down |
| Faceoff Shot | RS Up Without Grip | RS Up Without Grip |
| Faceoff Deke | L1 + RS Up Without Grip | LB + RS Up Without Grip |
NHL 24 Goalie Controls
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|
| Move Goalie | LS | LS |
| Butterfly | R2 (Hold) | RT (Hold) |
| Hug Post Right | LS Right | LS Right |
| Hug Post Left | LS Left | LS Left |
| Hug Post (VH) | R2 + LS Right or Left | RT + LS Right or Left |
| INSTINCT | L2 | LT |
| Diving Poke Check | Square + LS Up | X + LS Up |
| Stack Pads | Circle + LS Right or Left | B + LS Right or Left |
| Poke Check | RS Up or R3 | RS Up or R3 |
| Free Skate | X | A |
| Pass Puck | R2 | RT |
| Challenge | L3 or L1 | L3 or LB |
| Diving Save | R1 + LS Right or Left | RB + LS Right or Left |
| Spread V | RS Away From Puck | RS Away From Puck |
| Butterfly Slides | RS Lateral To Puck | RS Lateral To Puck |
| Cover Puck | Triangle (Hold) | Y (Hold) |
| Dump Puck | RS Up | RS Up |
| Leave Puck For Teammate | L2 | LT |
NHL 24 Net Battle Controls
Net Battle Controls (Behind Player)
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|
| Engage In Net Battle | Triangle (Hold) | Y (Hold) |
| Switch Sides | Triangle (Hold) + LS | Y (Hold) + LS |
| Stick Lift | X | A |
| Stick Tie Up | X (Hold) | A (Hold) |
| Shove | RS | RS |
| Push | LS (Hold) | LS (Hold) |
Net Battle Controls (Front Player)
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|
| Engage In Net Battle | L2 + LS | LT + LS |
| Shrug Off | RS | RS |
| Push | LS | LS |
| Spin | L2 | LT |
NHL 24 Coaching Adjustments
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|
| Forcheck | Up On D-Pad | Up On D-Pad |
| Breakout | Down On D-Pad | Down On D-Pad |
| Offensive Line Change | Right On D-Pad | Right On D-Pad |
| Defensive Line Change | Left On D-Pad | Left On D-Pad |
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