This version of NHL All-Star Hockey features all 26 NHL hockey teams, along with their respective colors and logos, as well as big-time players such as Wayne Gretzky and Jeremy Roenick. The game includes a season mode, a best-of-seven playoffs that can be resumed at any time using a password feature, and features many real-life NHL situations and rules, including penalties for checking and high-sticking. The game also includes player fatigue, line changes, injuries, and substitutions.
The gameplay involves controlling your team through the season mode, making strategic decisions such as manual line changes or letting the computer automatically shift them when players become fatigued. The best-of-seven playoffs add an extra layer of challenge, requiring you to make quick decisions under pressure.