EA has pushed out NHL 23 update 1.51 (PS5 version 1.051), which is for patch 1.5.1, and this brings a short list of fixes to the hockey sim. For the details, head on below for the official NHL 23 Feb. 10 patch notes.
NHL 23 Update 1.51 Patch Notes | NHL 23 Update 1.051 Patch Notes | NHL 23 Update 1.5.1 Patch Notes | NHL 23 Feb. 10 Patch Notes:
Game Modes
Fixed a crash in BAP and Franchise mode screens that was caused by a telemetry reporting event.
*We are aware of the issue in Creation Zone that is causing players to not appear. We are working to resolve this and will have a fix available in the next NHL 23 patch, scheduled to be released in early March. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your patience.
There was a bigger patch released at the end of January that included a host of adjustments and fixes for the game’s various modes, which you can read about here.
Source: EA Answers