This Is How To Deke In NHL 23

NHL 23 offers more deking options than ever before, including many special dekes that you may use in games. Given that there are more than 20 different dekes available, it is not surprising that some of them are difficult to learn.

With each NHL game iteration, speed and skill have grown in importance, and NHL 23 is no exception. NHL 23 has never been more crucial for understanding how to deke, and it’s a great tactic for defeating any foe.

NHL 23 offers more deking options than ever before, including many special dekes that you may use in games.

Given that there are more than 20 different dekes available, it is not surprising that some of them are difficult to learn.

How to deke in NHL 23 and when to use each one efficiently are covered in this post.

Perform all the Dekes in NHL 23

You must switch to Skill Stick or Hybrid controls in NHL 23 to be able to do all of the dekes that are possible. Not all of the dekes shown below will be available if you use NHL 94 controls.

DekePlayStation ControlsXbox Controls
Backhand Toe DragRight Stick down + R3Right Stick down + R3
Backhand Toe Drag FlipRight Stick down + R3 + R1Right Stick down + R3 + RB
Backhand Toe Drag ShotRight Stick down then up + R3Right Stick down then up + R3
Backhand Toe Drag PassRight Stick down + R3 + R2Right Stick down + R3 + RT
One-Hand Deke (Left-Handed)Switch to Backhand + Right Stick right to left + L1Switch to Backhand + Right Stick right to left + LB
One-Hand Deke (Right-Handed)Switch to Backhand + Right Stick right to left + L1Switch to Backhand + Right Stick right to left + LB
One-Handed TuckForehand or Backhand + R1 + L1Forehand or Backhand + RB + LB
Between-the-Legs ShotRight Stick upwards + R3 + L1Right Stick upwards + R3 + LB
Between-the-Legs PassL1 + X + R3LB + A + R3
Between-the-Legs Saucer PassL1 + R1 + R3LB + RB + R3
Slip Deke (Near Boards)L1LB
Drop PassR1 (not using Left Stick)RB (not using Left Stick)
Board-Bank Self-Pass (Near Boards)R2 + L1RT + LB
Behind-the-Net Self-PassR2 + L1RT + LB
Flip DekeForehand or Backhand + L1 + R2Forehand or Backhand + LB + RT
Lacrosse Deke (Michigan)Forehand + Right Stick left to right + hold R3 + hold L1Forehand + Right Stick left to right + hold R3 + hold LB
Stride DekeLeft Stick to either side + L1Left Stick to either side + LB
Fake DekeForehand + Stride Deke + Backhand + Right StickForehand + Stride Deke + Backhand + Right Stick
Backhand Tap Back DekeRight Stick to the right + (left) + L1 + Left Stick to the rightRight Stick to the right + (left) + LB + Left Stick to the right
Forehand Tap Back DekeR from left to right + L1 + R to the right + Left Stick to the left + Right Stick to the leftR from left to right + LB + R to the right + Left Stick to the left + Right Stick to the left
Jump Deke (Chip Deke)Right Stick upward + L1Right Stick upward + LB
Skate Kick DekeRight Stick downward + L1Right Stick downward + LB
Through-the-Legs DekeRight Stick right to left + L1Right Stick right to left + LB

Execute Deke Moves

Now that you are familiar with every deking maneuver NHL 23 has to offer, let’s look at how to use some of them.

Board-bank Self-pass

Console controls are R2 and L1.

RT and LB are the Xbox controls.

When to Use: When your player is close to the boards and the opponent blue line.

1/5 difficulty

In Free Skate mode, you can learn the board-bank self-pass, which is a straightforward deke. A defenseman being taken out of the game or the puck being moved into your opponent’s zone for another player to pick up is a very successful move.

Similar to the slip-deke, the board-bank self-pass will get your skater close to the open ice so you have room to get around your defender and get to the puck on the other side.

This is How to Do The Wrist Shot in NHL 23

Between-the-legs Pass

L1 + X + R3 on the PlayStation

Controls on an Xbox: L1 + A + R3

When to Use It: If you believe you are about to be checked or pinch.

1/5 difficulty

The between-the-legs pass is one of the simplest to grasp when it comes to carrying out a straightforward deke. But even if it’s simple to learn, it’s still really powerful.

Maintaining puck possession is a great defensive move since it makes it difficult for players to intercept.

When you’re about to get checked, it enables you to shield the puck with your body.

Michigan deke

Controls for the PlayStation: Forehand + Right Hold R3, hold L1, and move from left to right.

Xbox One controls are left and right. Stick from left to right, while holding R3 and LB.

When to Use It: As you navigate around the opposing team’s goal.

5/5 for difficulty

The Michigan deke, often known as the Lacrosse deke, is one of the most impressive but challenging dekes you may employ in NHL 23.

You won’t catch the puck if you move too quickly. The puck won’t move if you move at a sluggish pace.

For the Michigan deke, timing your swing’s speed is crucial.

You should practice it in Free Skate mode to get acquainted to the ideal timings because it works best from behind the goal.

Chip deke

Controls for the PlayStation: Right Stick up + L1

Right Stick upward + LB on an Xbox

When to Use: When a defender is diving, close by.

1/5 difficulty

The chip deke, also known as the hop deke, is an excellent move to use occasionally.

Since the timings are so exact, it might be challenging to learn, but once you get the hang of them, you’ll find yourself using it regularly.

For the best outcomes, position yourself close enough to your opponent before you execute the deke since the chip deke only sends the puck a short distance into the air.

One-handed Tuck deke

Switch to Backhand + Right Stick + Left Stick + L1 on a PlayStation

Switch to Backhand + Right Stick + Left Stick + LB on an Xbox

When You Should Use It: When facing up against a goalie who has been drawn to the side.

4/5 difficulty

One of the most creative and potent ways to score in NHL 23 is the one-handed deke. It is a highly useful strategy to raise your scoring percentage after you learn to read the goaltender’s movements.

The deke deceives your opponent into committing too much to one side, giving you plenty of room inside to score with the skill move.

Fake Deke

Forehand + Stride Deke + Backhand + Right Stick on the PlayStation

Forehand + Stride Deke + Backhand + Right Stick on Xbox

When to Use: Use a sneaky trick to get the goalie out of position.

2/5 difficulty

Sometimes the best deke is the one you don’t perform. All of the warning indicators that you are about to perform a deke are shown by the fake deke, which can cause goalies to commit to a tackle and leave the way in front of you wide open.

Top Deking Skaters in NHL 23

Once you’ve decided the deke maneuvers you want to master in NHL 23, it’s critical to pick the right teammates with whom to execute them.

While most players can execute the fundamental deke movements with ease, you’ll need a top deke skater for more difficult routines because each player has their own deke rating.

Here is a ranking of NHL 23’s top deke players.

Some of the players on this list were also included in our lists of the top young players in NHL 23 and the best first-round draft choices.

PlayerFranchiseDeke ScoreOverall Score
Cale MakarColorado Avalanche9794
Connor McDavidEdmonton Oilers9795
Artemi PanarinNew York Rangers9692
Nikita KucherovTampa Bay Lightning9692
Johnny GaudreauColumbus Blue Jackets9690
Patrick KaneChicago Blackhawks9693
David PastrnakBoston Bruins9591

Final Reflections

Now that you are familiar with every deke maneuver in NHL 23, you can head to the practice area and begin perfecting your favorites.

Once you’ve mastered a few of them, you may start using them in games to confuse your opponent and score some artistic goals.

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