How To L2 Like A Pro In NHL 23! NHL Tips & Tricks UPDATED 2023!

[@ChelLife15]

Make sure to like the video and subscribe! And share it to a friend who needs to learn how to L2!

[@timojurenka5125]

can you teach me? I think it looks awesome is it actually dancing or skating skill?

[@ChelLife15]

@@timojurenka5125 it’s funny how people like who are so idiotic cannot comprehend it’s a game

[@SirBGNC]

Only reason L2 works so much is because of the bubble it creates, which removes any form of defense abilities like shoving, checking. once they remove the bubble you get when extending you stick L2ing will require more skill

[@user-dj9iu2et3r]

The bubble has been there since like… NHL12 at least. They’re never going to remove it because it’s an intended feature. “The bubble” (as the fans call it) is literally how they represent the player protecting the puck.

[@natthaphonnoble7946]

It’s there partly to nerf the r1 poke checking body checking spammers for actual skilled players

[@SirBGNC]

@@natthaphonnoble7946 good luck in 24 if you relied on L2 XD

[@nhlbestgamer3940]

LOVED your l2 videos from last year, just know this will help me out again this year. Time to watch!

[@ChelLife15]

Hope you enjoy!

[@DoleyLama]

This is definitely a cheat. It is equivalent to in nba2k how you could just cross over back and forth on offence and the defender couldn’t keep up. Eventually you would lose him and be wide open. Nba2k fixed it this year by making that a high effort play and your guy would get tired quickly and not be able to do this. Here in this situation. No player can be this mobile skating backwards. EA needs to fix this by making players have no mobility in this position and also add an open ice D wrap up function which is all that would happen and real life. You also in real life wouldn’t have the vision we have being above and seeing the whole ice. It would be cool if you go in this position everything around you blurs so you cant really see.

[@ChelLife15]

No it isn’t. First off, it’s easily defendable, second it’s quite hard to do at a very high level, and thirdly, there are no guaranteed goals from this move. As bad as NHL is, there’s no cheats

[@user-dj9iu2et3r]

@@ChelLife15 it’s not a cheat at all. But as someone who uses L2 a lot, I wouldn’t say it’s “easy to defend.” If it was easy to defend (like say, a cross-crease attempt) then you and I wouldn’t be using it so damn much. So all I’m saying is let’s be real - it’s the most powerful move in the game.

[@ChelLife15]

Powerful if you’re good yes, but that’s what differentiates good players and bad players. Without it, without passing mechanics, there’s no skill gap

[@LeeGoinBrazy]

For skill zoning or ppl just parked in front of the net use the wrap. Will open up your offense tremendously.

[@ChelLife15]

Oh for sure! I preach that to those I coach!

[@GonjaGoat]

I play on hybrid but is skill stick the better option overall ? Do pros use skill stick ?

[@redevil1111]

What are the best attributes to hold on tot the puck without getting continously bumped? Agilty? Balance? Puck Control? OA? All of the above? Cheers

[@ChelLife15]

It’s just all angles, knowing how to protect the puck by keeping your back against ur opponent and holding it on your backhand or forehand. I’d assume balance, but mostly size itself help with that

[@TJ-2067]

just finding this a bit late and its helped a ton. question, auto hustle on or off?

[@ChelLife15]

On for sure my friend

[@hnmhouseleaguehockey7662]

Is it necessary to learn&master this move to become a great player

[@ChelLife15]

Not so much the spin, but using to protect your body and puck from ur opponent is extremely crucial so yes

[@eljephraysfunhouse2191]

Hey bruv, question for you, are you using Puck on a string or any boosts/zone abilities to make this tactic more effective? Also, what is your baseline puck control attribute setting? Thank you. EL JEPHRAY

[@ChelLife15]

Hey man! To answer your question, I don’t use any abilities to make it more effective, and the puck control setting I personally put to the max, but that plays against the strengths of the game. Really depends on your strengths. Hope that helped

[@eljephraysfunhouse2191]

Thanks brother. @@ChelLife15

[@BoltsNation91]

I find I get rocked off the puck very easily when I have my back to the opponent in a L2 & X spin, I also lose all my speed and opponents are able to get the puck off me. I want to be better with this strategy but it just seems so ineffective sometimes

[@ChelLife15]

Give me some clips of you on Instagram, and I’ll try to help you out there

[@BoltsNation91]

@@ChelLife15 I don’t have any clips right now but I’ll start taking some to send in! Thank you

[@Jobson85]

Yeah this is exactly the type of sweaty plays you lose your mind playing against... two shots on goal and ten minutes offensive zone time

[@ChelLife15]

Lmao

[@timw7784]

Yeah it’s not hockey, ruins the game

[@ChelLife15]

Lots of things ruin the game

[@Jobson85]

@@ChelLife15 yes and this the most so far

[@robchristie4674]

I don’t think it ruins the game. This moves he’s making are sick. One thing to know how to do it, another thing to spin in the right direction, be unpredictable, and do it with no time to think. People bitch about offensive moves, then they complain about skill zoning, or overpowered truculence. No matter what happens people will bitch all the time. Except the best players they just adapt to the game. Yo bro I want some one on one training

[@new2guitarplay96]

Great video! Quick question! Do you find that for certain players.. you need to activate a specific synergy to ensure that they can hold onto the puck when using X and L2? Or is there an attribute you look for in a player’s card build.. like agility or hands? Thanks ! I would also love to see a video on scoring/shooting on the short side!

[@ChelLife15]

Appreciate that man! When it comes to synergies, some I assume would help, but there’s nothing I really look for I do with every and any player lmao. Agility does help but bigger guys can do it as well. When it comes to the scoring video, I’ve done like 4-5 already this year and they still all work so check them out on my channel, shooting short side is like impossible this year unfortunately

[@new2guitarplay96]

@@ChelLife15 Thanks man! Appreciate the tips! Will watch more of your videos! I subbed!

[@benpaquette2594]

Do you use a controller with paddle to do it that easy ?

[@ChelLife15]

Nope!

[@user-dj9iu2et3r]

L2’ing like this is honestly what got me into the top 100 in OVP on PS5. That said, “skill zoning” is the correct way to play defense against this kind of offense. If they’re not going to pass the puck, then there’s no need to be aggressive. I think it’s strange that you say L2’ing is a “skill” (which I agree with) but throw shade at “skill zoning” when it’s the right way to play defense. Another question: why do you prefer to play HUT over OVP? I tend to think OVP is a more true test of skill because you aren’t playing with/against teams full of 99 OVR players - and if someone DOES pick a team like the all stars or national teams, you can just back out. Also, it’s not pay to win (which HUT is at least somewhat).

[@ChelLife15]

What’s up D! The reason I shit on skill zoning is because you’re letting your cpu do all the work. You sit in the middle and do nothing, there’s no skill in skill zoning. It’s legit something everybody can do, and leads to games I want to take my hair out as I tend to get close games because of so when when they opponent doesn’t score. Skill zoning is not the right way to play defense, the game should be played with skill and differentiating the good and the great, having skill zoners and skill zoning be this effective completely removes the skill gap. Also, if you mean online versus for OVP, I just like building a team for hut, with packs and shit. That’s all really, no real point playing versus

[@nollieflipcrook]

All the best players play hut, there’s more things to do (rivals, champs etc.) and it’s just fun to build a team. So many reasons hut is beter

[@elbon56]

Can’t wait for nhl75 when being a ballerina actually gets you bumped off the puck resulting in a game that feels like hockey 😮🤯

[@scotthagan3172]

How would you recommend defending something like this? In some of the comments you say it is easy to defend but would like you to explain how

[@ChelLife15]

When someone has his back against you, just don’t do anything. Follow him without poking or bumping, wait until he turns to puck and bump. When on the rush, if he tries to spin you or whatnot, you can easily hit him if you time it right because of the negative speed from your end hitting his positive speed. You just can’t be aggressive when people l2 or you’ll get burnt

[@GregSpittenPickz101]

POINT THE JOYSTICK WHERE YOU WANT YOUR BACK TO GO WORKS ORETTY GOOD

[@ChelLife15]

Holy, basics here Greg, the set plays are more of the advanced stuff, but yes I should’ve said it but thought it was straightforward as u use the left joystick to aim everything

[@GregSpittenPickz101]

@@ChelLife15 actually most ppl who are making this video don’t explain it properly and I also feel like theirs a million ways to vin In nhl an you can call anything a cheat hack or spam bottom line is I wish ppl played realistic hockey but they don’t have you ever seen three men working on offense with dmen just standing still ? No and that 75% of nhl right now behind the net three forwards looking for cross crease back door wrap special which to me it becomes easily defended ! PLANT EVERYTHING MOVING ON IT ARSE N CLEAR LOL but some ppl will take penalties poking or allow a goal the simplest most efficient way to stop dealing is hitting and positioning I think

[@kamwithakSzN]

Lit vid 👌🏻

[@goata8]

Appreciate the video man. I haven’t played nhl in a few years at least but played a lot back in 09-14 and trying to get back into it now that I have the time. Definitely a lot for me to learn!

[@ChelLife15]

Appreciate your support and feedback! If you’ve got any questions, just let me know!💪

[@jwatts010]

I got it. I just can’t get the speed you seem to produce coming out of the spin.

[@ChelLife15]

You must be doing it too late then. Try and do it earlier and earlier on each try until you find the right speed you’re looking for. If not, just send me a vid of you doing it and I’ll tell you why it isn’t working.

[@trevkeenz5655]

Thanks so much mate

[@ChelLife15]

Anytime!

[@trevkeenz5655]

@@ChelLife15 I haven’t been the greatest at protecting the puck and I didn’t even know the Hold x and L2 was a thing thanks again

[@evankrischke234]

Thanks bro helps alot

[@ChelLife15]

Glad to hear that Evan!

[@Ethanjuby314]

Really like your video, i use l2 and X but really fhave difficulty keeping the puck.

[@ChelLife15]

I see. Hmu on insta and I can help you out. Send me an example of a clip of yours and I’ll tell you what to do differently. Insta @ ChelLife15

[@h3ard878]

Is auto backskate on for yall?

[@ChelLife15]

Nah, I turn it off

[@thedoubleu1]

Great vid bro👌🏼🔥🔥🔥 still figuring how to master this play myself 🙏🏼

[@ChelLife15]

If you need any help, just hmu on insta!

[@thedoubleu1]

@@ChelLife15 thnx fam keep up tha great content..jus glad I finally grabbed tha game bt did switch frm Xbox one to ps4

[@nolancollins4193]

Your videos are so useful keep posting earned yourself a sub! Also do you stream?

[@ChelLife15]

Hey Nolan, I really appreciate that! Yea I stream every Wednesday and Fridays and occasionally on weekends!

[@bcclutch3822]

Just got the game haven't played this this since 09..Anyway I've played 2 online games and lost both by 1 goal. My problem is face offs..I've won 1 draw in 2 games hahaha. Wtf need to watch a video on that. Thanks for the spin move advice I didn't even know how to do that. Gonna have to mix that in. Looks clutch

[@ChelLife15]

Have a faceoff video on my channel if you are interested! If you need anything lmk!

[@bcclutch3822]

@@ChelLife15 thanks man

[@DB-pf1we]

This is a great video

[@ChelLife15]

Appreciate hearing that man!

[@Shawzyboy]

To me it feels like you can’t glide more in 23 like, in 22 you could glide when making these turns and be more slick and this one its just a choppy and chippy game.

[@ChelLife15]

I agree, it was much more fluid last year

[@Morey95]

Thanks!

[@ChelLife15]

Anytime!

[@RonGallardo777]

Help When I show my back to my opponent I always get hit and loose puck while holding X L2 is there something i’m doing wrong

[@ChelLife15]

You don’t want to back against him, keep ur back on him, then if he comes for the hit which you can see by his players hand placements, then move away or make a pass

[@chrisgutierrez9901]

Do you have a discord or what other platforms do you use so I can get ahold of you ? I’m trying to get better at the game in general. You’ve got a lot of good tips but maybe you could help perfect my skill in the game so I can be more of use to my friends who had me buy the game ! ?

[@ChelLife15]

Instagram my friend! ChelLife15 across all platforms

[@user-dj9iu2et3r]

During the clip with the Zibby goal, you could have passed it to either point so many times and walked to the top of the circle for an easy far-side snipe.

[@ChelLife15]

I could’ve, but I don’t like taking shots I know won’t go in, obviously in this day n age, you have to, but I feel I can’t score off shots

[@nollieflipcrook]

If he passed it back to the point, the opponent is probably gonna switch players and pressure that guy, so he might not be able to walk it in. Also late in a game like that u don’t wanna take a shot that is maybe %10-%20 of being a goal. You’d rather set something up and get a better look

[@ChelLife15]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@kentusmc0311]

This is a much needed skill because of the poke fiends in this game period

[@michaelharris-2001]

Can you update this for nhl 24 they changed it

[@ChelLife15]

Coming shortly

[@stevekerryofficial1302]

👍 nice explanation

[@ChelLife15]

Lmk if you’ve got any questions I can answer!

[@user-dj9iu2et3r]

@@ChelLife15 what’s your Twitch?

[@ChelLife15]

@@user-dj9iu2et3r I don’t stream on twitch, I stream on YT, but my twitch is CheiLife15, yes that’s how it’s spelt, ChelLife15 wasn’t avail somehow

[@Reefer-Rampage69]

This is insanely complicated, coming from someone who plays NBA 2k, UFC, and Madden this game is so frustrating

[@davidrichardson007]

i wish EA made a online room with people who dont want to play against moves that distort the skills of a real hockey player. These moves dont make the game better. Just cheesier. The game is so much fun with players who play the game straight without this twirling around the net.

[@ChelLife15]

I agree, but they’re the ones who made the game. These moves are in the game because they added them. They can easily nerf everything but they’re too brain dead. Blame the game not the player

[@Slackey97]

For the life of me I can not figure out how to do the quick spin after I do the initial move

[@commissionhunter]

if I ever played against you. I know I got smoked lol, followed to learn!

[@van77s55]

it's so fun to play this game, I go into the game after real hockey training, I want to play and have fun, I'm looking for a match in my 3rd division, I find an opponent who plays the whole game like this, my best defender 87 overall josi can't take the puck from the opponent , who does not have a single player in the roster under 92 overall. EA sports made a game that has absolutely no resemblance to real hockey of gameplay, unfortunately stupid donaters win here, realizing that in a year a new part of the game will be released, all their invested money will become useless, but I still invest money here, or children who do not receive pleasure from the game, every game is done the same way as in this video, and who consider themselves pro players 😢😂

[@jdleeder6494]

Jesuzsavez is my team name. Might have played you!

[@devinherron2907]

hey buddy, if you have time, I would love to learn more

[@ChelLife15]

DM on instagram at ChelLife15

[@windycityflier23]

The old left trigger glitch..

[@coreywirkus5195]

Hey will you play me sometime and chat while we play? I feel like I’m ok at the game but very inconsistent. I’d love to get some critique of my game

[@ChelLife15]

I offer coaching if you'd like. DM me on Instagram

[@bcoz70_gamer]

Looks more like Ringette than Hockey. Regardless, good tips.

[@ChelLife15]

Looks like most elite players use these skills. Regardless, appreciate your support.

[@bcoz70_gamer]

@@ChelLife15 Definitely helped, I couldn’t win very often on Superstar in SB, but now won 15 in a row using this.

[@ChelLife15]

Don’t know if you’re being sarcastic or not lmao

[@bcoz70_gamer]

@@ChelLife15 I’m serious. I was constantly just trying to pull off dekes and losing the puck all the time.

[@Bracco24]

For Xbox LT+A

[@ChelLife15]

Appreciate letting me know!

[@codybelliveau9568]

Wait, you’re willing to coach people

[@ChelLife15]

Yessir, hmu on insta @ ChelLife15

[@alexandretrudel1778]

but reality is the opponent will bodycheck you and you're going to lose the puck and create a turnover

[@ChelLife15]

If you’re l2ing with Johnny gaudreau, most likely. You need to know who’s in the ice to perform certain moves

[@dingbatjack1234]

This game is BROKEN!

[@ChelLife15]

This move isn’t broken, but the game is

[@MegajerX]

Ruins the game and makes it not a hockey game.

[@ChelLife15]

It would ruin the game, but if you can’t tell, all the good players use it. I’m simply trying to give my knowledge and expertise to you guys. Don’t hate the player man, hate this stupid game which makes no sense

[@MegajerX]

@@ChelLife15 I do alright without it. Puck movement pays off more in the end. I understand what you're saying and I'm glad we agree EA is a joke when it comes to making games anymore.

[@ChelLife15]

Oh it absolutely is, reason being why I gave up on 23. Can’t force myself to expect ea to make sense. It’s a complete joke, but we still play it haha

[@arttukarppinen8459]

But the question that popped in my head straight away, are YOU pro? Should I trust YOU? Why would I trust just YOU? If u could answer to these questions I would be grateful. Thanks:)

[@ChelLife15]

I’m a top player Arttu, been playing the game for 10+ years and breathe NHL. Whether you take my advice or not is not my call, but it’s there for you to listen and understand.

[@bollocks7754]

What kind of comment is this lol

[@ChelLife15]

Lmaoo

[@layesrbeams5443]

This killed the game long ago.. people just run high balance+strength and do this terrible shit. So EA put a terrible trait in the game to try and fix it (truculence) which makes the great game of Hockey have some brutal "meta" of how to play the game. When in reality anybody trying to weave and C cut through the offensive zone would be dismantled.. so this is very unrealistic. Too bad EA is the only hockey game we have.. it's full of potatoes who don't understand positional situations or have any transitional IQ and think their good by exploiting mechanics rather than actually taking time to enjoy the game with an actual team who plays actual hockey. So much more fun to set up your 2-1-2 offensive behind the net forecheck and actually outplay the opposition respectfully rather than just use poor game design mechanics to win. To each their own I suppose. An dont let that take anything away from your video, good work on your knowledge of this. Hopefully they fix these issues in future games and weed out these types of players from knowledgeable players. Cheers

[@bigoletatersack3217]

It's a glitch that kills the game can't play defense against these lady dancers out here can't wait till it's fixed

[@ChelLife15]

Yes you can. It ain’t a glitch it’s a god damn skill

[@timw7784]

@@ChelLife15 Unintended use of backskating where it’s exploited to the point of it being very unrealistic. Yeah, very skillful.

[@ChelLife15]

Unintended use of skill zoning when it’s very unrealistic. Yeah, very skillful

[@timw7784]

@@ChelLife15 It’s almost as if that’s a result of the exploits

[@ChelLife15]

Lmao you guys and calling everything exploits. Go back to Minecraft Tim idk what to tell you

[@adamguthrie2370]

L2 like a pro wont work in NHL 24 its good news

[@ChelLife15]

Why delete a comment to say the same thing 4 hours later? L2 was the only move showing a significant skill gap. But we move on. Beta comes out Monday

[@trey_3333]

no skill 😂

[@ChelLife15]

Lmao funny guy

[@I_amTurok]

This is what noobs do. Bot tactics. Hut is the least skillful mode followed by chel. This bot strategy is just like the bots that need to ice and chase all game🤣🤣🤣🤣 even rookie bots have better strategys then this. Which is sad. 90% of NHL players are worst then rookie bots 🤣🤣🤣 true story.

[@ChelLife15]

I didn’t know someone who qualifies for gwc is a noob. Thanks for the insight

[@I_amTurok]

@@ChelLife15 good then you understand the lack of skill. Wasn't saying you in particular lol I've watched before. It's just disappointing how low the skill level is of 90% and the tactics people use. I put my controller down on defense and watch what "elite" players do. They definitely aren't elite. Maybe like 10 ppl total are elite

[@user-dj9iu2et3r]

@@I_amTurok I’m curious what your offense looks like? Spam one-timers from the point until you get an AI deflection? If you have a better video I’d love to see it. Show me the REAL tactics 😂

[@I_amTurok]

@@user-dj9iu2et3r well yea absolutely, anyway to score that's not a 1 timer or anything cheese. Deflections have beenghe best way to score since nhl08 but everyones so focused on bot shit. I'm not interested in playing you if your a 1 trick pony. Nobody has any creativity. Just same goals over and over. You know how many games I quit because I'm ahead 8-0 because all the opponent tried is cheese and can't score. Chel is even worse for no skill needed.

[@RandomDude4268]

W video L comments

[@ChelLife15]

W viewer W comment

[@GregSpittenPickz101]

we’ll tbh NONE OF you GUYS EXPLAIN ANYTHING STRAIGHT FORWARD !!! 🤣🤣 and the other thing is not that L2ing isn’t a great strat unless you got it 100% an understand we’re your gonna go or what your gonna do just l2ing I it’s point less I’ve spent atleast 10 hours just in free skate to get it down an i still mess up an sometimes I feel like it should be more accurate and the other thing I think is that that’s what makes you a good l2er knowing when to l2 ,l2 with x or l2 an use the skill stick not All l2 s would you want the fast animation secondly thrr we it’s things that you say In the video that will work but will hurt more then help like holding down poke all the time n just pressing it in ….. what your instagram ?

[@ChelLife15]

Instagram is ChelLife15. That’s as straightforward as it gets, I’m showing you guys how to do it. The rest of it which like u said timing accuracy all that is on you the player to learn on ur own which comes from experience. I do my best to teach Greg, I’m sorry if that’s not good enough

[@GregSpittenPickz101]

@@ChelLife15 Thanks man and if you take time to read this …… I’m not looking to argue my guy I think you do a better job then most with it an the fact you offer to do a one on one session to help ppl along is something that no other top players or you tubers or twitch offer an tbh that’s what would make these educational videos completely gold ! Because for me example I was div 3 I am good at this game especially I’m only on it 18 months 22-23 since like 94 lol but I got back into it when my lil bro died we use to play all the time and it made me feel close to him but I got really really good an fast then started watching videos n adding to my regular hockey knowledge and also looking for little gamer tips n tricks ! I’m grateful for ppl like you who encourage doing n getting better and also providing a service to ppl like me who were out of gaming for years n years but wanna be back in the mix but also be good at the games I play and I just wanna apologize if I sounded like I was attacking you but truthfully a lot of these you tube vids are repititive and also not we’ll explained n when you do ask a question theirs no reply ! 💙💙💯🤘🏻🏒🥅

[@GregSpittenPickz101]

If I can afford messier oilers version n I gotta pay 900k for him is he worth making I don’t think I’ll be able to get lemiux or Gretzky because I’m not putting no more mo ey in and messier is the cheapest of two option plus I have the 4 icons needed with power up so you figure 1.5 mil to max him right now ?????

[@ChelLife15]

Wow. Do you even have the money to make him? Personally id wait for toty which should come out in a month

[@GregSpittenPickz101]

@@ChelLife15 I hace 1.7 million coins and 369 cards in my inbox tradable a spent 500$ on game purchase and X factor edition had some sick pack luck as I pulled Nate the great n makar and then Matthew’s as my first refoll giving up nurse n zegras but I made 7/8 toty plus I crush the market I ain’t gonna lie I’ve grabbed so many cards n flipped for 60-129 k on shanahan power up n then lids trim I made 111 k so I’m pretty wavy at market

[@outfishingontario]

Hi I tried dming you on insta you didn’t respond and you’re email doesn’t work

[@ChelLife15]

They both should work haha, try again