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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
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 controls for attacking on PlayStation and Xbox.
NHL 24 Defense Controls
Defense controls in NHL 24. Image by VideoGamer
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 defending on PlayStation and Xbox.
NHL 24 Faceoff Controls
Faceoff controls in NHL 24. Image by VideoGamer
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 faceoff on PlayStation and Xbox.
NHL 24 Goalie Controls
Goalie controls in NHL 24. Image by VideoGamer
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 goalie on PlayStation and Xbox.
NHL 24 Net Battle Controls
Net Battle controls in NHL 24. Image by VideoGamer
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)
NHL 24 net battle (behind)
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 net battle (front)
NHL 24 Coaching Adjustments
Coaching Adjustments control in NHL 24. Image by VideoGamer
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.