NHL 23 dekes and tricks include slip dekes, flip dekes, jump, stride, and many more. Board Bank self-pass is also on the list.
In simple words, a deke is a stunt or a fake technique, that is adapted to draw the opponent athlete out of the position while maintaining control of the puck.
The fake stunt can be used to lead the puck past the opponent, move the ball out of reach of the opponent, or instantly change the direction of the ball so that the opponent is left out of position.
For instance, a head fake is one of them. In this technique, the player uses movements of the head to fool his opponent over his next intention or the movements.
In the video game series, players can perform these stunts using specific button combinations. We will learn the combination in detail for the following fake stunts:
Toe Drag Deke NHL 23
Toe drag deke NHL 23 is the most complex yet skillful stunt used to deceive opponents and create scoring opportunities.
In this action, the puck carrier leads the pick forward on his forehand while moving past the opponent player. Then he quickly pulls the puck to the backhand side with his hockey stick and again brings it back to the forehand side with the toe of the blade in one smooth motion.
Eventually, it creates a deceptive movement tricking the opposing athlete or the goaltender. This move is effective while approaching the defender or the netminder in one-on-one situations.
It helps to fool the opponent to one side and make a pass to a teammate or to shoot the puck to the goal.
On Xbox Control
- Backhand Toe Drag: press Right Stick and right stick down
- Backhand Toe DRag Flip: Right Stick (press)+ right stick (down)+RB
- Backhand Toe Drag Shot: right stick (press)+ right stick (down)+right stick (up)
- Backhand Toe Drag Pass: a right stick (press)+right stick (down ) +RT
On PS5 Control
- Backhand Toe Drag: R3+right stick (down)
- Backhand Toe Drag Flip : R3+right stick (down)+R1
- Blackhand Toe Drag Shot: R3+right stick (down)+right stick (up)
- Backhand Toe Drag Pass: R3+right stick(down)+R1
Windmill Deke NHL 23
Windmill deke NHL 23 is a simple yet skillful move practiced to deceive opponents and create a scoring opportunity.
It is a way to fool the opponent by showcasing flourish stickhandling and making more space.
How to execute:
PS5 Controller: L1+Right Stick (south-westwards or south-eastwards)
Xbox Controller: LB+Right Stick (soth-westwards or south-eastwards)
Between The Legs Pass NHL 23
Between the legs pass NHL 23 is a specific passing technique, performed by the player character in the game.
The player passes the puck between their legs to his teammate.
It is one of the simple tactics. The only thing that makes it complex is to imagine the situations where this can be a necessary move.
How to execute:
On PS5 Controller
Step 1: Hold the Left trigger (L1) and click on the right stick
Step 2: Push the RS downward and quickly release it
On Xbox One Controller
Step 1: hold LT ( Left Trigger) and click the right stick (RS)
Step 2: Press the Right Top button downward and quickly release it