How to Fix Lag and Connection Issues in NHL 22

NHL 22 is a fun game that can get quite competitive when playing Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) or with friends. For the most part, players are quite happy with the game but there are some instances where players were complaining about lag and connection issues. This guide will show you how to fix lag and connection issues in NHL 22 on all supported platforms.

Dealing with lag can be extremely frustrating especially when everything on your end is working fine. If you are facing either lag or connection issues, worry not because this guide will show you how to fix those problems.

NHL 22: Fix Lag and Connection Issues

As of right now, most of the bugs and issues have been fixed by the developer but there still seem to be a few remaining. Luckily, EA Help is quite supportive and they will help you fix your problems swiftly. Here are all the steps you need to follow in order to fix these connection issues:

  • Check to see if your internet is working fine
  • If possible, use a wired connection
  • Log into your router to see if uPnP is enabled
  • Re-sync your controllers to your console to check if they need to download firmware updates
  • Log into your router’s settings and check if there is a firmware update
  • In case of an external harddrive, make sure that all the updates get installed as well

Fixing Issues on Xbox One/Series X-S

The steps discussed earlier should help you fix most of your problems, however, if you have are still facing any connections issues on Xbox, we have a solution for you as well. Keep in mind that if you face any errors even after following these steps, then your best bet would be to contact EA support. With that said, follow these steps on the Xbox console:

  • Turn off your console
  • Unplug the power for about 10 seconds
  • After 10 seconds, plug the power back in
  • Sart your console

While this might not seem much, it surprisingly works wonders. Restarting your Xbox will often fix these errors if everything else is working perfectly.

Fixing Issues on PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5

Just like with Xbox, players are facing these problems on the PlayStation as well. If you are facing lag or connection issues on PlayStation, this guide will surely help you out. Once again, if these issues persist, you should contact EA Help immediately. Here is a list of things you can try out to fix these errors:

  • Make sure your console is in range of the Wi-Fi
  • Turn off the console
  • Unplug the power for about 10 seconds
  • Plug the power back in and start your console

If you follow these steps, we are certain that you will fix the lag or connections issues. Hopefully, the developers fix these issues as soon as possible so that everyone can have a good experience and enjoy the game. Let us know in the comments below if these steps helped you fix the issues or not.

Umer Cheema
Umer Cheema

By day, Umer loves writing about games and talking about them; by night, he is an avid gamer that loves playing League of Legends and RTS games. Being a massive fan of Metal Gear Solid, you'll find Umer always praising the legendary Hideo Kojima.

3 Comments

  1. I have fiber net 1000m and this game running very bad, im so frustrated this nhl22 on ps5, its not playabl. I have screen what shut be 1 of the best right now, and this game wont running rihgt… i have done re install like 20 times so far and rebuild database 10 times at least… i just had to dump this game and i wont by next one , i dont spend anymoore money on packs or games from EA. Thanks for many many frustrated years during this bad serious what u call NHL ..I..

  2. This game lagging all the time. Very slow. The worst game for the last 7 years. Winning games become losing because of the constant glitches.
    The team with 82 OV plays better than with 92. Very poor performance and nobody fixes the issues.

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