g- Pregame

Learn how to choose your team, players, and sides in NHL 24's pregame setup. Get ready for the puck drop with this quick guide!

Alright, let's get you set up before the puck even drops in NHL 24. It’s not complicated, but getting these first few steps right means you’re starting on the right foot.

Choosing Sides:

First things first, you gotta decide if you’re playing as the Home or Away team. You’ll see options for this before each game. Just use the Left or Right on your D-pad to make your pick. Keep an eye on how many controllers are connected – that’s how you know how many players are in the game. Everyone needs to pick a side before you can move on.

Choosing Your Team:

Once everyone’s picked Home or Away, it’s time to choose your squad. Scroll through the teams using the Left or Right on your D-pad. As you highlight them, you’ll see their power ratings pop up, which should help you decide. If you’re feeling lucky or just want to speed things up, pressing the B button will pick a random team for you.

Selecting Your Players:

Now for the fun part – picking your lineup. You’ll need a three-man team. Use the Left or Right on your D-pad to cycle through your team's players, and press the Y button to select the one you want. Do this for all three players. Once your trio is set, you’ll head to the Matchup Screen where you can enter any codes you might have.

Locking a Player:

Here’s a pro-tip: if you press the Y button again after selecting a player, you can