NHL 24 Controls Guide: Master the Offense, Defense, Goalies and Fighting controls

NHL 24 early access is underway, and players are very excited about being able to finally try out the game. However, before you dive head-first into NHL 24, you should have at least a basic understanding of the game's controls. Otherwise, you might have a hard time, especially if you are a new player.

Fortunately, you don't need to worry about that, because this article will help you master all the NHL 24 controls in no time. From defense to offense, and even fighting, we will teach you everything you need to know about the controls for every mechanic in the game.

So, without further ado, let's hit the Ice!

NHL 24 Controls Guide

The NHL 24 controls can be quite tricky to figure out, especially if you are new to the game. This year's title also introduced a new passing mechanic, so even if you are a veteran NHL player this article will still be useful to you.

Mastering these controls can give you an advantage over your opponent, be it online or against the CPU. Some controls are quite intuitive and easy to learn, while others might take some time to get used to.

There are two types of controls, the Skill Stick controls, and the Total Controls. The Total Controls option allows players to perform skills with just a press of a button. As for the Skill Stick controls, they are harder to master but give you much more control over your players' actions. The only difference between the Stick and Total Controls is that you can perform skills with just a press of a button, otherwise, they are pretty much the same.

It's also worth noting that, the NHL 94 controls layout and the Hybrid controls layout were both removed and replaced by the Total Controls layout.

So, let's start by taking a look at the Offensive controls.

NHL 24 offensive controls

As mentioned above, the Skill Stick controls are harder to learn, but if you want to be competitive you need to master them. Here are all the basic Offensive controls in NHL 24

However, we also have some more advanced offensive controls. These controls will help you perform a plethora of skills but are way more complicated to master.

Now, let's take a look at the highly important defensive controls.

Defensive controls

The NHL 24 defensive controls are pretty much the same as last year, so you shouldn't take a long time to get used to them.

For new players, some of these controls can seem hard to master, but don't worry, with just a few games you will become a decent defender.

NHL 24 goalie controls

Many players enjoy playing as the goalie, something that is possible in multiple game modes. So, let's take a look at the goalie controls.

Fighting controls

Last but not least we have the fighting controls. So, let's find out how you can get the better of your opponent in a fight.

We hope this guide was helpful to you, and wish you good luck on on the ice! For more guides and all the latest news about NHL 24, check out Realsport101.