: A dedicated mode that let you jump straight into a high-stakes Stanley Cup playoff series with any team.
: For the first time, fighting shifted to an immersive first-person perspective . Players could grab and pull jerseys while trading blows.
: Added 360-degree precision passing and the ability to bat pucks out of the air or score from your knees. Game Modes to Showcase NHL 10
: Gary Thorne and Bill Clement provided the play-by-play, though critics at the time sometimes found the lines repetitive.
: Featured a rewritten trade AI that was remarkably realistic for its time, even putting players on the trade block just before they were traded in real life. : A dedicated mode that let you jump
: While introduced in '09, NHL 10 refined the online team experience with improved matchmaking and monthly seasons to crown the best virtual clubs.
: Allowed players to continue checking and scuffling after the whistle, often leading to brawls or penalties. : Added 360-degree precision passing and the ability
: Featured Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks.