Let's Talk: How to win face-offs in NHL 21
Hey, NHL 21 Community!
Below you'll see a video from the content creator, NHL Guides on YouTube explaining what factors go into winning a face-off in NHL 21 along with some tips. Do you have any advice to add on to what he suggests and what do you immediately do when you win the face-off, go for the boards or deke right down the middle?
The 4 Factors:
Below you'll see a video from the content creator, NHL Guides on YouTube explaining what factors go into winning a face-off in NHL 21 along with some tips. Do you have any advice to add on to what he suggests and what do you immediately do when you win the face-off, go for the boards or deke right down the middle?
The 4 Factors:
- Timing
- Grip
- Rating
- Action
Counter Chart

Face-off Strategy (explained at 2:55)

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1. Apparently have a crooked thumb
2. Instantly flick the stick because of #1
3. ???
4. Definitely no profit
I really like the chart though; simple yet effective
Right? Might need to print it out and just post it up next to the screen just a reminder of what to use when I forgot what the counter is.