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Strongest Players in NHL 23

Strength is the core foundation for every elite NHL player!

After months of speculation, official player ratings have finally arrived for NHL 23. Showcasing some of the fastest skaters and most talented puck magicians the league has to offer. However, if you want to build a franchise capable of withstanding the bumps and bruises of an NHL season, then you’re going to need some players with high strength ratings on your team.

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Strongest Players in NHL 23

In NHL 23, one of the most fundamental aspects of being a physically dominant player is to have a strong core and elite athletic traits. Not only will this help to prevent future injuries but it can also help to reduce excess strain on other muscle groups. Allowing the player to play longer and harder for a greater duration of time. It’s also the best way to determine how much raw power a player can exude in a game.

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Simply put, asserting your dominance on the ice is impossible without a high strength rating. So, to give you an idea of which players you should target, here are the top ten strongest players in NHL 23:

  1. Milan Lucic (Calgary Flames) – 93
  2. Jamie Oleksiak (Seattle Kraken) – 93
  3. Tom Wilson (Washington Capitals) – 93
  4. Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) – 93
  5. Victor Hedman (Tampa Bay Lightning) – 93
  6. Ryan Reaves (New York Rangers) – 92
  7. Zach Kassian (Arizona Coyotes) – 92
  8. Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers) – 92
  9. Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Steelers) – 92
  10. Roman Josi (Nashville Predators) – 92

That’s everything you need to know about the strongest players in NHL 23. If you’re interested in more NHL 23 content, be sure to check out our guides section here at Gamer Journalist. Where you can find loads of helpful information like the best defensemen in NHL 23.

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