NHL 22 Player Ratings
See the top rated players in every category
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Goalies
Defenders
RightWing
LeftWing
Centers
Top 50 Overall
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Best Shooters
From slapshots to inch-perfect wrist shots, these players have the most elite shooting abilities in the game.
Fastest Skaters
Whether on a breakaway with the puck or making a lung-busting chase on defense, these are the fastest players in NHL 22
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Top Hockey IQ
There's something to be said for pure strength and other physical gifts that the best hockey players have, but the truly elite also possess an uncanny knack for reading and understanding the game on another leve…
Top Passers
The creative hub of any top team, these players have abilities that let them pick out a teammate from seemingly impossible angles and distances.
Top Defenders
The last line of defense. Protector of the net. Goalies are the backbone of every team, never to be taken for granted. See how your favourite goalies rated in NHL 22!
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