Not sure if it's just me or what, but I have yet to win any face-offs using hybrid controls after playing about 10 games with different teams. I know when I played NHL 23 I had a way better chance of winning a face-off here and there using the (x) button. Is this not the case anymore or is their another button to use or is this just a bug?

Thanks for the guide... It definitely is a learning curve for us hybrid players. I mean I do only play against AI and have also turned all the way down face off difficulty in settings and still can't even come close to touching the puck on the face offs. I'm thinking they almost need a full tutorial for learning the face off procedure in practice mode for us hybrid players that we are now forced to use when doing a face off.

Well. I've studied the tutorials and tried everything but still loosing every faceoff. I'm an old man and played these games forever. Don't forget that there are many people who have problems with their hands, senses and coordination. They want to play and enjoy the game too. NHL 94 controls were easier to handle if your health didn't allow you to use both sticks. People are not robots.

@xtreme929 You need to choose a forehand or backhand grip with the right stick before the puck is dropped.

@xtreme929 It's really not just choosing left or right. You choose either forehand or backhand. This can change depending on the handedness of the player. It's generally a good idea to choose the opposite grip than your opponent. If they are using forehand, you should use backhand. You need to select a grip and then use the right counter. For example, if they go forehand, you should go backhand and use the stick lift. If they are always doing the tie up, you should choose either forehand or backhand and win it straight back. There are several options. This tutorial may help.

@xtreme929 If you're not using to winning them with the right stick, it'll take some getting used to. I never use the Hybrid controls though and the tutorial I mentioned is using either Skill Stick or Total Controls so possibly you want to seek advice from others using Hybrid.

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bamagrad
2 years ago
I can’t win a face off. I love it they brought back nhl 94 hybrid controls. Not sure why face off X button on ps5 was left off. I have tried the controls as described. I have looked at tutorials. I try and try and try. Sigh. Frustrating. I know EA answer. It’s fine.
heldercassoto
2 years ago
Have you already find out about this?
hume99
Newcomer
12 months ago
I totally agree 💯 I don't understand with the price paid for the game they wouldn't have the choice of 94 controls or this new faceoff headache.
andrillion_kdn9
9 months ago
I have the same problem. Lost 100 faceoffs in a row. I dont understand how to do faceoffs with hybrid control . I regret buying the game. Should have sticked with nhl 22 where everything worked
EA_Aljo
Community Manager
9 months ago
@andrillion_kdn9

You can look up faceoff tutorials on YouTube. That will explain how to take faceoffs and which counters to use.

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