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NHL 24 player ratings: Best forwards, defensemen, more

Wondering who the best players in NHL 24 are? We’ve got you covered with a rundown of the player ratings for the best forwards, defensemen, and goalies in the game.

NHL 24 is the latest game in the NHL series from EA, and as it was released just before the 2023 – 24 season started there were plenty of refreshed player ratings to look forward which gave fans an indication of the prowess of some of Hockey’s most skilled players today.

An update to player ratings was also released in November 2023 so if you’re wondering how that’s shuffled players around in the game we’ve got all the information you need. Here are the player ratings for the best forwards, defensemen, and goalies in NHL 24.

Matthew Tkachuk in NHL 24
Electronic Arts

Best centers in NHL 24

Let’s start with the best centers in NHL 24:

Name Team Overall
Connor McDavid Edmonton Oilers 97
Leon Draisaitl Edmonton Oilers 95
Nathan MacKinnon Colorado Avalanche 95
Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins 93
Auston Matthews Toronto Maple Leafs 93
Jack Hughes New Jersey Devils 93
Elias Pettersson Vancouver Canucks 94
Aleksander Barkov Florida Panthers 92
Brayden Point Tampa Bay Lightning 92
Tage Thompson Buffalo Sabres 91

2022-23 Hart Trophy winner Connor McDavid holds the top spot at 97 OVR, two points ahead of his Oilers teammate Leon Draisaitl. Nathan MacKinnon, Sidney Crosby, and Auston Matthews round out the top five.

Best left wingers in NHL 24

These are the best left wingers in NHL 24:

Name Team Overall
Matthew Tkachuk Florida Panthers 94
Artemi Panarin New York Rangers 93
Jason Robertson Dallas Stars 92
Kirill Kaprizov Minnesota Wild 92
Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals 91
Brad Marchand Boston Bruins 91
Kyle Connor Winnipeg Jets 90
Clayton Keller Arizona Coyotes 89
Brady Tkachuk Ottawa Senators 89
Johnny Gaudreau Columbus Blue Jackets 89

After an incredible season with the Florida Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk is the top-rated left winger in NHL 24.

Artemi Panarin and Stars forward Jason Robertson round out the top three.

Best right wingers in NHL 24

Now, here’s a look at the player ratings for the best right wingers in NHL 24:

Name Team Overall
David Pastrnak Boston Bruins 95
Nikita Kucherov Tampa Bay Lightning 95
Mikko Rantanen Colorado Avalanche 93
Mitchell Marner Toronto Maple Leafs 92
William Nylander Toronto Maple Leafs 91
Mark Stone Vegas Golden Knights 90
Patrick Kane Free Agent 89
Andrei Svechnikov Carolina Hurricanes 88
Pavel Buchnevich St. Louis Blues 88
Joe Pavelski Dallas Stars 88

A pair of superstars headline this list, as David Pastrnak and Nikita Kucherov are the two best right wingers in NHL 24.

2023 Stanley Cup champion Mark Stone, and Leafs wingers Mitchell Marner and William Nylander are among other notable names in the top ten.

Best left defensemen in NHL 24

These are the players ratings for the best left defensemen in NHL 24

Name Team Overall
Roman Josi Nashville Predators 94
Victor Hedman Tampa Bay Lightning 93
Quinn Hughes Vancouver Canucks 92
Rasmus Dahlin Buffalo Sabres 91
Miro Heiskanen Dallas Stars 91
Shea Theodore Vegas Golden Knights 89
Josh Morrissey Winnipeg Jets 89
Devon Toews Colorado Avalanche 88
Jaccob Slavin Carolina Hurricanes 88
Thomas Chabot Ottawa Senators 87

Predators captain Roman Josi is the top left defenseman, as he beat out two-time Stanley Cup winner and former Norris Trophy winner Victor Hedman for the best at the position. A trio of youngsters in Quinn Hughes, Rasmus Dahlin, and Miro Heiskanen round out the top five.

Best right defensemen in NHL 24

Now, player ratings for the best right defensemen in NHL 24

Name Team Overall
Cale Makar Colorado Avalanche 95
Charlie McAvoy Boston Bruins 92
Adam Fox New York Rangers 92
Erik Karlsson Pittsburgh Penguins 91
Dougie Hamilton New Jersey Devils 90
John Carlson Washington Capitals 89
Alex Pietrangelo Vegas Golden Knights 89
Drew Doughty Los Angeles Kings 88
Moritz Seider Detroit Red Wings 88
Kris Letang Pittsburgh Penguins 88

The cover athlete reigns supreme among right defensemen, as Avalanche star Cale Makar will begin the year at 95 OVR. Charlie McAvoy of the Bruins is second, and former Norris Trophy winner Adam Fox and Erik Karlsson are among the top five from the right side.

Best goalies in NHL 24

These are the best goalies in NHL 24:

Name Team Overall
Andrei Vasilevskiy Tampa Bay Lightning 93
Ilya Sorokin New York Islanders 92
Igor Shesterkin New York Rangers 92
Connor Hellebuyck Winnipeg Jets 90
Linus Ullmark Boston Bruins 90
Jake Oettinger Dallas Stars 90
Juuse Saros Nashville Predators 89
Thatcher Demko Vancouver Canucks 89
Frederik Anderson Carolina Hurricanes 88
Carter Hart Philadephia Flyers 87

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Andrei Vasilevskiy is the top goaltender in NHL 24. The Tampa goalie was given a 93 OVR, one point higher than figures given to Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin and Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin.

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