Even though the National Hockey League is slowly moving away from its violent tendencies, fighting is still very much a real part of the game. But if you’re one of those fans who enjoys a good old-fashioned scrap during the match, then you might be wondering how you can pull this off in NHL 22. In this guide, we’ll show you how to start (and finish) a fight in NHL 22.
It’s no secret that the sport of hockey is filled with brutal body checks and immense levels of physicality. Although, if you’re hoping to assert yourself in any given matchup, you might feel inclined to take things to the next level, and initiate a fight.
How to Start a Fight in NHL 22
In NHL 22, if you want to start a fight, there are a few controls and fighting tips you should be aware of before you start exchanging blows.
Method #1
The easiest way to initiate a fight in NHL 22 is by pressing Y for Xbox or Triangle for PlayStation before the start of the next play. This will essentially send an invitation to your opponent, to which they can either accept or decline the offer.
If you are on the other end of the invitation and want to accept a fight offer, then you would need to press the same controls (either Y for Xbox or Triangle for PlayStation).
Method #2
Alternatively, you can also start a fight by laying down a hard body check on your opponent or shooting the puck in the direction of the other team’s goalie after the play has finished.
The former method only tends to work on some occasions. But any time you send the puck directly at the opposing goalie after the ref blows the whistle. This is considered ‘taboo’ in hockey and is one of the best ways to get under the other team’s skin and initiate a fight.
Now that you know how to start a fight in NHL 22, the next step is finishing it. The following controls will help you establish your dominance against anyone who dares square up with you.
NHL 22 Fighting Controls
- Grab Opponent – Hold LT for Xbox or L2 for PlayStation
- Fake Grab Opponent – Press LT for Xbox or L2 for PlayStation
- Overhand Punch – Move R3 up for Xbox or PlayStation
- Uppercut – Move R3 down for Xbox or PlayStation
- Push Opponent – Push left stick upwards for Xbox or PlayStation
- Pull Opponent – Push left stick downwards for Xbox or PlayStation
- Block/Lean Back – Hold RT for Xbox or R2 for PlayStation
- Dodge – Press RT for Xbox or R2 for PlayStation
There you have it! That’s how to start a fight in NHL 22. Now that you’ve got an idea of how to initiate and win a fight, all that’s left to do is take what you’ve learned to the ice and practice the ropes of fighting.
