The game improved the series' gameplay with more realistic features, such as stickhandling and a wider variety of controller schemes.

NHL 07 features 4 European leagues - Germany's Deutsche Eishockey Liga, Sweden's Elitserien, Finland's SM-liiga, and the Czech Republic's Tipsport Extraliga.

Commentary is provided by Gary Thorne and Bill Clement for the Xbox 360 version of the game, however, Jim Hughson and Craig Simpson return for the sixth generation and PSP versions.

[28][27][25][26][24] Metacritic gave NHL 07 a 79% rating, stating that "Stellar graphics and a great new stick/shooting system are the hallmarks of this title".

[29] NHL 07 received an 8.7 out of 10 from IGN, praising the new skill stick and improved puck physics system.