NHL 2000

NHL 2000 is a hockey sim covering all NHL teams from the 1999-2000 season, including the then-new Atlanta Thrashers. You can jump into Exhibition matches, grind through an 82-game Season, or start directly at the Playoffs. Managing line changes mid-game and deciding when to pull your goalie are core tactical choices. The ruleset includes offsides, two-line passes, icing calls, and penalties—though you're free to toggle specific rules or adjust how strictly refs enforce them. Three difficulty settings let you dial challenge up or down. It's built for players who want period-by-period control over roster swaps and situational tactics rather than purely arcade action.