nhl 26 protect pucks controls

I’ve been playing NHL for a long time, and it’s my favorite sports game series. I appreciate all the work that goes into the game every year, but I have a couple of things I’d like to see changed.

First, I really preferred the puck protection controls in NHL 23. Ever since NHL 24, when the X/A puck protection controls were changed, the game hasn’t felt as natural to me. The newer controls make puck protection harder and less intuitive, especially for players who have spent years building muscle memory with the older control scheme. I would love the option to use the NHL 23-style puck protection controls again.

Second, I think the goal horn songs need an update. Goal horns and arena atmosphere are a huge part of what makes hockey feel authentic. Updating the goal songs and arena audio more frequently would make the game feel much more current and immersive.

I’ve been a loyal NHL player for years, and I’d love to see EA give players more control customization options while also improving the authenticity of the in-game arena experience.