NHL 20 Offense Tips - Zone Entry

[@grantzielinski2663]

Watched the vid during a game tied kid up dropped back to defensemen and scored instantly

[@rob31hockey]

Absolutely pure GOLD here. Found this video after being tired of getting railed online. Won my first 4 games after watching and scored 23 goals. I wish I found this sooner.

[@MikeTheLegoFan]

I've learned two things. One, I can slow down a little when entering. Two, my internet is really making it much harder for me.

[@martmet8688]

You're not the only one. I can win 12-0 against superstar AI with an overall of 88-92, then I play online against a 85 OVR team and can't score anymore, can't pass and sometimes can't even shoot. The controls just stop to respond when I am near his players. Then I play another game and score 3 goals on 3 one timers and get a rage quit. This game is very inconsistent, but the input lag is destroying the fun I have. After 3 loses where the controls were randomly lagging and I lost because of it, I will win a game easy like 5-1... but won't feel one bit of satisfaction or fun. This lag is really ruining the fun we could have. I don't mind losing, just can't take losing because my controls refuse to be consistent, taking penalties after penalties and, getting icing because my pass went 10 fee wide or my passes in the slot going to the point for no reason and gives a breakaway. Videos like this do help though, knowing how the controls responds in certain games, I resorted to play a more basic game to minimize frustration and anger and just play to shoot and get rebounds, and maybe the once in a while deflection.

[@brettcoyle2399]

Mike Hagerman meee toooo man that’s my problem I try n move tooo fast and stuff lol

[@skotkirkpatrick]

Same

[@robjay7262]

Youre the only game player I'm subscribed too. These videos took me from a terrible player to mediocre.....progress lol

[@matbur81]

Same here😂👍

[@robjay7262]

None of you told me I used the wrong to*? Were not friends lol

[@AJ-qb1sx]

Rob Jay you used the wrong we’re 💀

[@JoshGratton]

Thanks for the video!! Awesome stuff!!

[@robertchmela58]

That one entry where you go to ne side and then pass back to me there to gain entry I use a lot more n my friend because he attacks everything I do. Thank you for the tip worked great!

[@kimijuntunen6925]

Thanks for the video. Liked the idea of creating space with horizontal movement. However the highlight to me was when you mentioned the "European style slow breakout" from own D-zone with all 5 players gaining momentum. That is a nice team sports insight there, I mean the controllled breakouts are universally designed to break the the passive defenses and especially attack more safely. Hopefully people take notes.

[@CMike44]

My issue with zone entry is I get pushed towards the outside and lose the passing lanes. I need to be more confident trying to go through the middle

[@goavs7438]

same

[@BalalaykaBrothers]

Very good, rare content, need more

[@Venom5970.]

I literally always just get rammed over and I can’t pass because theres nothing open

[@TerryBollea1]

Nice. But again...this is all against humans....what about against the CPU where it reads all of your controller inputs? Non of the l2 of switching directions works because the cpu reads your inputs and adjusts. Thanks.

[@liamsergeant355]

Underrated much

[@tomasspichal6996]

well i started nhl20 2 days ago, but since i used tto play on pc like 8 years ago, i used hybrid control...then ive tried one match online, got smashed about 22-0 i started watching some videos, stick control...damn i cant even shoot properly and all the matches ive played in Fifa and ufc with x square triangle etc etc is making my head spin. how long did u guys take to get used stick control?

[@jamievillard5102]

How i can at the faceoff push the person up ? 1:33

[@skotkirkpatrick]

Just push and hold the left stick forward as soon as the ref moves to drop the puck.

[@jamievillard5102]

@@skotkirkpatrick thank's

[@josht5959]

Is there a way to simplify all this?

[@Dellers34]

Is it worth tweeking with the in game sliders, my passing is way off, trying to pass across the goal and I'm hitting the top boards behind the goal or a long pass goes nowhere, I see other videos of players passing and it's spot on with speed. Is it worth turning on the pass assistant??

[@brandonpatricelli1062]

Yes tuning up pass assist will help with that. As far as sliders you can also turn your pass accuracy up a bit and see how that works. I personally don't like pass assist because it takes away from the realistic feel imo. Just a tip make sure you are aiming your joystick at the correct angle a lot of times when I first started playing I would jerk it the wrong way as I was releasing the pass

[@robjay7262]

When I started out I put pass assist on and practiced with "suggestive pass" and followed the arrows until I learned where to put the joystick when I pass. Im not that good but now my passes are way sharper amd accurate. I used to get real frustrated from missing guys in the slot amd not even starting plays from poor passing

[@MikeCollinsMaestroMike]

The drag to the middle pass outside is really effective. Do you have pointers for breakouts? I'm struggling exiting the zone and getting killed on turnovers right now.

[@andrewbunton2142]

Can you make tips about how to make the best ultimate team line up and synergy information

[@FullyMelanin]

FELLAS, ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO BEAT THE "CONTAIN PUCK" DEF. Carrying the puck longer is what i do for now, any other advices are welcome!

[@Dellers34]

You talk about pining against the boards. Do you press Y on the xbox for that and how do you use the A button stick lift with out getting a slashing penalty. I hate it that when I break out the opponent catches you up and basically steals the Puck from under your nose.

[@Brianstormed]

Yes you hold the Y button down when the opposing puck carrier is near the boards. Stick lift should only be used when the view in the direction that you facing only has your opponents stick. That way, there is no way you will hit them in the face or hook them.

[@NoDayle321]

I have a problem with puck battles. The puck seems to go right through me. any tips?

[@Brianstormed]

Try the stick whack (right stick in and then push it in any direction). Ideally you want to push the right stick in the direction of where your players are, but its not a bad idea to hit it toward open ice and then chase after it. You'll likely be in a better situation than you were trying to battle for that loose puck.

[@The_Card_Magician]

Hey Brian. Do u think collecting master icons is smart. Because I noticed roenick and yzerman have had upgrades already through sets. My thinking is others like gartner etc will get them too?

[@The_Card_Magician]

@Omertà DocTones thanks!!

[@Brianstormed]

I would not collect master icons for the purpose of these Master Set Player upgrades. It's not a huge upgrade and it still requires a fair bit of coin to do. However, toward the end of the year we will see the golden master icons, which will be significant upgrades and they will be much more desirable then. That's still a long time from now so I wouldn't sweat it.

[@The_Card_Magician]

Brianstormed thankss

[@maitosimo7119]

this guy is mvp

[@Brianstormed]

no u

[@snc237]

Did the latest patch make the zone camera all funky? It feels really jerky to me now

[@Brianstormed]

Yeah I heard it ruined the camera angle recently and made it difficult to use :(

[@johnny2fingers0]

i have a question: how often do you use x to "protect puck" or do you usually just use the skill stick?

[@Brianstormed]

I usually do use just the skill stick, however, there are times when I protect the puck. It's usually when I am along the boards and still want to be able to skate in whichever direction. If you hold your stick out you won't be able to skate anywhere. So it's a mix of the two. Otherwise if I am blazing down the ice or trying to get around a defenseman in the middle of the ice it's just the skill stick.

[@johnny2fingers0]

@@Brianstormed thanks man

[@LJT9393]

Lol I’m garbage at NHL. I’m like 16-22-7, so not many games online, but I use the board pin all the time on everyone who I’m chasing the puck towards the boards with. Most people just want to go for a big hit anyways so they’ll actually skate out and let you get it first so they can hit you. A quick pass as soon as you touch the puck tho will usually allow a good set up cycle and goal

[@goody2sneakers]

I watched 2 of your videos last night after losing twice to the same 91ovr SB team on Pro with my 89ovr team(I’m fairly new to hockey- started on 18 right before 19 came out. Didn’t know any of the rules either). Today I’m playing a lot better using some of your tips on entering zone, setting up better shots(had my cam too zoomed in to see all the players), and sprinting up ice(didn’t know I had to hold R3).. I feel like a bot for all that but I managed to somehow win some online games before so I guess I’m not complete trash. Anyways, thank you!

[@cobras35]

Totally unrelated but I just finished a Squad Battle game against a team with a white home jersey... Almost impossible to tell who my players were since my team is always on the road. Has anyone else had this happen? Am I just missing where to select which jerseys I want for SB?

[@Brianstormed]

No it probably was a white home jersey, there are a few like that unfortunately.

[@colelemay993]

I played a guy with while home jerseys in hut champs lmao

[@swiqky7433]

Hey you said I could ask for help if needed 😂 I was wondering if prices for cards jump up around Christmas time or not because I was thinking of buying some cheaper 83-84 gold cards holding them and then selling them to newer players just starting out

[@Brianstormed]

Of course, and I wasn't lying! So cards will keep getting cheaper and cheaper because of all of the free packs that are given out every week. If you want to take this approach I would only focus on really good cards that go for near quick sell value. Like your base Kessels, Duchenes, Points. At worst, you'll get your money back. At best, you could double or triple your money. However, when doing this, I wouldn't hold onto them for that long. Buy them as you see them for a cheap price and try to sell them for more immediately. If you have a big supply and prices go up around Christmas you'll be golden.

[@swiqky7433]

Brianstormed thanks!! I wasn’t really sure or confident on how this idea might work and I really didn’t want to botch it and lose money. Appreciate the help and great vid always a help and always learn something new!!

[@vy4933]

Dont wait till Christmas. On Friday and Saturday prices goes down. Monitor prices for group of players during the week (Mon-Fri), use some tables and mark trends; buy them cheap on Saturday morning/Friday evening. A lot of players are issuing on the wrong price with the diff around 3-7k between real prices. Just be smart and use your pricing notes.

[@swiqky7433]

Vitaly Y ok thanks!! Appreciate any help I can get

[@d.r.2669]

Idk if there's 3 guys with 99 endurance (I only know Joel Lundqvist) but when it's the case, I would love to know if a full line ever gets tired or not! 💯

[@mattmccarthy3964]

Nice vid

[@uroskuzmanovic3317]

good video. thanks

[@karlr4384]

Great video. I’m in div 2 in hut rivals and everybody is skill zoning left and right. How can great players who totally kick my ass just stick a guy in front of the net? Doesn’t they have any pride? Rant over..

[@eatasnickers8182]

That's how I counter people spinning circles over and over again in the corner. Why would I chase if that's what gets me out of position. I never understood the complaint. Im not going to do what my opponent wants to make it easier. Cycle with one timers from the point to counter the player in front of the net

[@karlr4384]

Alan Heilman I don’t do that, good players won’t fall for that trick.. it happens when I cycle the puck, but maybe it’s just good positioning...

[@eatasnickers8182]

@@karlr4384 I'm in division 1 and every person just spams L2 making circles in the corner. I hate that more than anything else. It's fake then those players will complain you just stand in the middle

[@karlr4384]

Alan Heilman I get where you’re coming from. Too many exploits this year.. in 19 I remember everyone was just camping behind the net..

[@eatasnickers8182]

@@karlr4384 yeah every year I play less and less because those players take all the fun out of it.

[@stewb2004]

I have no problem entering the zone without what your doing.i just do what real nhl players do: skate towards the net.problem is players tend to over commit when defending these tricks.

[@hunterpatterson6986]

I'm late! Forgive me, Brian!

[@Brianstormed]

Forgiven!

[@GoDirectly2Jail]

Man I don't get it... you're holding onto the puck and making passes with the opponent right on top of you. When I play, if there's someone within 5 feet of me, my player coughs up the puck or passes right into their skates. I don't know if it's just low puck possession players, but my team just WILL NOT hold on to the puck. Or pick up the puck when it's loose. That is my number 1 problem.

[@stevenhaskell9025]

This game is such bs Guy shoots twice at my goalie and each time is hit off Rask and deflected in the met (tapped in) by my defence. Connection is delayed by a second from where i am and every other game works fine online Shit players i play against always win.. i would be demolishing them with 100 shots but the goalie saves EVERYTHING, all them one timers got stopped. But he takes 1 shitty shot from the blue line with Ovi and it goes straight in. Every poke check is a trip.. i can time it well but sometimes its just bollocks. The stick goes through the legs. Passing accuracy is off even though its turned all the way on 100. The player select is bs, normally gives you the closest player to the puck but it would give me a player on the opposite side of the ice. If i am killing a penalty i launch the puck sky high down their end.. every time their team would stop it before it even left my zone!? Their hand eye coordination must be fucking Godlike!! I’m not a bad player! I do win a lot of games too hence why I’m in devision 3 at the moment but soooo much bs happens in every game i play! Ive uninstalled this shite 4 times because of how much it pisses me off 😂 no other game makes me this angry!! Not even a camping twat in call of duty!!

[@labs3768]

who tf plays with offside indicator.......

[@Brianstormed]

It's extremely useful, your eyes can't be looking on the other side of the ice to see if one of your players is slightly over the line.

[@christophercharles253]

This is dumb. Just look for the open guy in every zone. Backwards is always fine. Don’t turn it over. Duh. It’s called Good hockey... Your other options are; Get the puck deep and dig it out. OR; Be amazing and do something insane to witness. Always take what’s available, and defense first. Everybody’s highlight reel makes em’ look like a genius... Hence; “Highlight Reels”

[@travisseaton4913]

1 handed deke is so dumb they need to get rid of that garbage i can score 19 out of 20 times to arcadey needs to b realistic

[@lucleblanc777]

those where maybe on rookie mode, try that in superstar and your nowhere near that play lol

[@Cup_in_6]

But he’s playing online...