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.
Electronic ArtsBest 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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