NHL 20

Gameplay Presets

Select to choose a packaged experience which set specific combinations of game rules, period length, and gameplay sliders.  This option includes Preset 1: Arcade, Preset 2: Traditional, Preset 3: Competitive, and Preset 4: Full Sim. You can create a save custom Gameplay Presets and name them however you want.

Game Style

Select to change the overall feel of the game. Arcade is faster paced and more extreme. Full Sim is the most realistic setting.  You can also choose Custom to create your own game style.  This setting has a range value of 1 to 4.

Post Whistle Rules

Select the amount of penalties called after the whistle blows. This option includes Relaxed, Authentic, or Anything Goes.

Rules

Select the Rule system to be used in your game. Choose from an existing team or select your own custom rules.

Fighting

Adjust the frequency of fights in the game. This option has a value range of 0 to 2.

Icing

Select to play with Icing ON, OFF, Hybrid, or No Touch Icing. It is recommended that new users turn this setting OFF.

Injuries

Turn ON/OFF to play with injuries.

Offsides

Select to play with Offsides ON, OFF, Hybrid, or Delayed. It is recommended that new users turn this setting OFF.    

Penalties

Adjust the frequency of penalty calls in the game. This option has a value range of 0 to 4.

Tie Break

Select the type of Overtime tie break you would like. This option includes 5 min (3 on 3) the Shootout, 5 min (4 on 4) then Shootout, Single OT (4 on 4), Single OT (5 on 5), No Overtime, Continuous OT, or Shootout.

Trapezoid Rule

Turn ON/OFF to determine whether a goalie can play the puck outside the trapezoid.

Penalty Time Scaling

Adjust to determine penalty time. At the maximum setting penalties are real time and at the minimum setting they run at the same rate as the even strength clock.  This option has a value range of 0 to 6.

Coincidental Penalty Time Scale

Adjust to change the percentage of real time used during a shorthanded even strength situation. This option has a value range of 0 to 6.