EA has released the NHL 22 update 1.31 patch this December 16, and this is for patch 1.3.1 (PS5 version 1.031) ! This includes gameplay-related changes, and doesn’t add any new content. The official short list of patch notes can be seen below.

NHL 22 Update 1.31 Patch Notes | NHL 22 Update 1.031 Patch Notes:

Gameplay
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• Improvements to goalies when on the post and shots are coming in at tight angles and from behind the goal line
• Fixed an issue where in some cases players higher rated in faceoffs were losing to lower rated players during tie breaks in the mechanic.
• Improvements to interceptions and pass disruptions

While today’s title update doesn’t include a long list of changes or new content, the patch released on December 9 included a long list of adjustments, which you can read right here.

Source: EA Answers forums