How to learn to play better NHL 25?

After a week with some training, I am getting a bit better. 😎 Still as successful as the Preds or the Sabres in the real NHL, but getting things together slowly, but steady. I still get disconnected from the puck asap I have it and getting checked instantly. If anyone of you has a tip, how to prevent this it would help a lot. I mean is there anything else I can do other than L3 and right stick to protect the puck instantly, when I receive it? Any pro tips welcome. 

It would be good to see some video of your play to help figure out what's going on. Normally, if you're getting knocked off the puck right after receiving it, it means you're passing to a player with a lot of coverage. Hitting players with less coverage will give you time and space to move the puck and set up plays. You can also use an appropriate deke to get around defenders.

Thanks for taking your time to answer me. I might eventually try to record a video. But it is most likely a skill issue. I am still too slow, and I need to get better with passing and dekes. I do a lot of questionable passing after all. Will continue to play a bit every other day while waiting if we get NHL 26 finally on Game Pass. I wont invest too much in playing NHL 25 since it is almost dead online. Thanks again and have a good day.

What camera are you using? You may see better passing targets when using Zone or Overhead. You want to make sure you're not passing to a player that's about to get smashed. You also want to try to hit teammates in stride rather than being flatfooted. Don't forget you can pass back as well. Very frequently, I'll be in the NZ and than pass back to a teammate on the far side of the ice. They most likely have more open space to gain your O zone since opposing players are usually focused on the carrier before the pass is made.

Good hints, thanks again. I will check the camera, if it could help to change it and also the tip with passing back or to a player in motion could help.

You're very welcome. Good luck!

septicon​. There are just 3 abilities i attest too, as the others have no gauge to judge their accuracy. Those are Acceleration. Speed. And Endurance. Try to put players on your team that have speed. As this will equalize or make you equal to what the AI throws at you. The game is about possesion. The more you possess the puck, the more you deplete the stamina of your opposition. As for puck control. Adjust your strategies, so that your team doesnt bunch when you have control of the puck. Passing. A major factor when controlling a game. The more you pass, the greater the chance that the opposing team, begins to chase. Which opens up your passing lanes to other players. Remember. You dont need big name NHL players to acquire speed. The AI doesnt know one player (name wise) from another. It only knows the algorithims set up for it. You mentioned losing the puck easily. Before your game, check the stats of your opposition. If their players speed is superior to yours, thats your reason. Its a fight fire with fire scenario. Match speed to speed, and you will see a difference in your players being able to allude the opposition. The game takes practice. Tinkering with strategies. Player combos, offensive and defensive setups, will help to give you a foundation to compete equally. Practice certain moves, till you get them down pat. Another way of control. Good luck in improving your game. Im sure with time and practice. You will begin to excel level to level. One last thing. Lower the level you are currently playing at, to rookie. This level is like a practice level. You can learn to adjust and compete. When you feel you are getting better. Advance a level. Have to learn to walk before you can run, sort of thing.

Wow. Thanks a lot for taking so much time to help me out. What you wrote makes a lot of sense. EA_Aljo also mentioned passing and it seems to be a key. I will try to implement your tips when I practice. But to be honest, at this point I stopped playing NHL 25 since a while. First it is the old version and EA and/or Microsoft seems not willing to bring NHL 26 to GamePass Ultimate with the CloudGaming option. I do not own a console and am not planning to buy one either. This means, I would almost waste time with practicing NHL 25 (even when the skills might well transfer to NHL 26 or even NHL27) not knowing if I will ever see a new version in the future. I am at the point, where I probably only play occasionally mostly BAP and wait if we will get a PC version or if the new owners continue with the current way of pushing pay to win and making money with HUT. In any case, thank you for your support. I appreciate it.

Anytime bud. Perhaps looking at a refurbished PS5 which is a lot less in price. And as for the game. Always cheapest at Boxing day. Or Black Friday. I do realize you have been a player of NHL games for years. It is unfortunate, that EA cant, or wont extend the gaming platform to other venues. Such as going back to a computer version. I do hope, you are able to stay in the game, and continue playing the sports game you are most passionate about. Always here should you need any additional assistance.