🎮 Play NHL Breakaway 98 Online (PlayStation)

NHL Breakaway 98 is a 1997 ice hockey simulation developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim for the PlayStation. Featuring full NHL and NHLPA licensing for the 1997–98 season, the game brings authentic teams, rosters, and a momentum-based physics system to the ice. Known for its heavy hitting and realistic player management, it allows you to draft, trade, and build your own franchise while competing for the Stanley Cup.

How to Play

Your objective is to outscore the opposing team by passing, shooting, and successfully executing body checks to gain puck possession. In this web-based PlayStation emulator, standard controls map the D-pad to the Arrow Keys for player movement. Use Z, X, A, and S for the primary action buttons (covering passing, shooting, checking, and player switching). Press Enter to pause or access menus, and Shift for Select.

Tips

• Master the Momentum: Skating speed directly impacts body checking power. Build up speed before hitting an opponent to maximize the chance of knocking them down and stealing the puck.
• One-Timers: Passing the puck to a teammate near the crease and immediately pressing the shoot button is highly effective for scoring past the goaltender.
• Manage Fatigue: Keep an eye on player stamina during longer shifts. Overworked lines will skate slower, making them vulnerable to aggressive defense.