Pieces of NHL 22 feel like a callback to NHL 95, which introduced the spin-o-rama. That innovation was a quick piece of showy stick play that made dodging a defender easier, at the expense of realism.

You may recognize Kishuna from a previous battle. He's back, even if you defeated him, and like before, he will create a magic seal that stops all magic attacks and healing/support spells. That means, ...