''NHL 23'' is an

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developed by EA Vancouver and published by

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. It is the 32nd installment in the ''NHL'' video game series and was released for the

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and

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on October 14, 2022.

Features

''NHL 23'' features "The Zegras", a variant of the lacrosse-style goal, also known as the Michigan goal, performed by Trevor Zegras and

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. A player from behind the net hits the puck up above the crossbar and another player in front of the net hits the puck into the

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. ''NHL 23'' also features the new "Last Chance Puck Movement", a move that will allow the player to hit the puck with their stick even if they have been hit or tripped. ''NHL 23'''s "Deep Dive" unveiled new animations, such as new hat tricks,

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animations, on-ice projection, a new

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win animation, Stanley Cup Playoffs animations, interactive

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celebrations, along with many other features. Another round of the "Deep Dive" was announced that EA added a custom league option, where you can play as the Original Six, and have the ability to add a round robin used in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. Along with many other requested features, same-gen crossplay will be available.

Soundtrack

The ''NHL 23'' soundtrack was revealed on October 3, 2022. EA promoted the soundtrack as one of the heaviest in the ''NHL'' series, featuring artists such as

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, Gojira,

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, Turnstile and

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. Artists also returned from previous NHL soundtracks, such as

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, Mod Sun, Motionless in White, Panic! at the Disco, PUP, Shinedown,

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and many more. The soundtrack for ''NHL 23'' features a total of 42 songs.

Reception

''NHL 23'' received "mixed or below average" reviews, according to

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. The cover photo was voted as the 'randiest'

cover in the history of video gaming.

References

External links

* {{NHL series 2022 video games EA Sports games EA Vancouver games Electronic Arts games Multiplayer and single-player video games NHL (video game series) PlayStation 4 games PlayStation 5 games Video games developed in Canada Video games set in 2022 Video games set in 2023 Xbox One games Xbox Series X and Series S games