 At "Game Informer", Matt Bertz gave the game a 7.25/10 score and wrote a mixed review.Bertz complimented the changes made to certain parts of the gameplay, saying that "shooting, passing and checking are all solid," although he felt that odd puck pickups and player pivots slowed down the game speed.He felt that EASHL was the game's standout mode that featured improvements with new customization options for players and teams, but also felt that these options were limited.