The most significant leap in NHL 14 was the integration of sophisticated physics engines borrowed from other successful EA Sports titles:
: Utilizing the same core technology as the FIFA Player Impact Engine, NHL 14 introduced more realistic, momentum-based hits. Factors such as speed, height, and weight were now accurately tracked across over 250 impact points to determine the outcome of a collision. Download NHL 14
: The "True Performance Skating" system introduced in the previous year was polished to allow for sharper lateral movements and quicker turns. The most significant leap in NHL 14 was