[The NHL 21 closed technical test is out - feedback wanted!]

After night one I finished the night 16-1 in versus - 4th overall on xbox.

I think the game definitely feels like an improvement overall. it feels similar to 20 but it also feels bit more fresh and refined compared to last year and the subtle bug fixes and tuning bring for a more pleasurable experience.

puck pickups seem a bit more seamless, the poke check seems more effective and less likely to draw a penalty. hitting feels more rewarding and useful.

I like the ability to evade checks and while I still am not the greatest I know they will add more depth to my game and bring me more chances to create offense. same goes with the bank off the back of the net. like using it just need to practice it more.

One timers still seem a bit too OP and find the majority of my goals are coming from cross crease passes. I feel like player height and weight make more of a difference in terms of speed and breaking out of the zone.

Overall I think it's a great step in the right direction and am excited to get some more game time in 1's as well as 6's as I only got to play 2 of those tonight.

[Versus is coming to NHLGamer.com]

Very pumped! Looking forward to this