Outside of the gameplay, "NHL 15" is often remembered for the controversial "story" of its own release. It was the first entry for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles and is widely cited as a "failed to launch" title due to a massive lack of features compared to previous years.
: You take control of an NHL franchise, managing rosters and trades to build a championship team. NHL 15
The game features two primary modes where you create your own narrative: Outside of the gameplay, "NHL 15" is often
: At launch, it lacked core modes like the EA Sports Hockey League (EASHL), Online Team Play (OTP), and even basic features like a "sim to next shift" option in Be a Pro. The game features two primary modes where you
: This mode allows you to "recreate history" by jumping into specific scenarios from the actual 2014-2015 NHL season to change or replicate real-world outcomes. The "Story" of the Game's Development