Florida Panthers Forward Matthew Tkachuk Named NHL 26 Cover Athlete
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Tkachuk Family Announced As NHL 26 Deluxe Edition Cover Athletes
Matthew, Brady, and Keith Tkachuk will grace the deluxe edition cover of NHL 26. A five-time All-Star and 1997 Maurice Richard Trophy winner, Keith Tkachuk will appear on the cover in a St. Louis Blues jersey. He played 543 regular season games for the Blues over parts of nine seasons and currently serves as the team's Director of Recruitment. The last Blues player to be on the cover was Vladimir Tarasenko in NHL 17. A four-time All-Star and captain of the Ottawa Senators, Brady Tkachuk becomes the first Senators player to appear on the cover of an EA NHL game. Craig Anderson was available as a custom cover on NHL 14, and Jason Spezza was on the cover of NHL 2K8. Matthew Tkachuk was announced at the standard edition cover athlete on Aug. 4. The father-son trio have combined for 969 career goals. NHL 26 is set to release Sept. 12, those who pre-order the deluxe edition get access Sept. 5. For more NHL Gaming news make sure you bookmark The Hockey News Gaming Site or follow our Google News Feed. Photo Credit: EA SPORTS NHL
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Ottawa Senators Captain Brady Tkachuk Featured On NHL 26 Cover
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk had a treat for Senators fans on Wednesday afternoon. He posted on social media the new cover of EA Sports' NHL 26 Deluxe Edition, which features the NHL-playing members of the Tkachuk family. The cover shows Brady and his father, Keith Tkachuk, flanking his brother, Matthew, who has won the last two Stanley Cups with the Florida Panthers. Brady's caption on Twitter read: 'A lifetime of hockey together, now a cover we'll never forget. Pre-order 26 to get 7-day early access and check my game.' The link directs users to EA Sports' website, where they can watch the official 2-minute reveal trailer, which prominently features the Tkachuks in real and virtual form. The Tkachuks' popularity went to another level in the past few months with both Brady and Matthew playing so well at the 4 Nations Face-off in February, along with Matthew's second Cup win in as many years. 'Growing up, Matthew and I dreamed of playing just like our dad,' Brady said in an EA Sports press release on Wednesday. 'Even now, his influence on how we play and prepare remains huge. It's an honour to be featured on the cover, and having him standing alongside us makes the whole thing even better.' Matthew agreed. 'My dad, Brady and I are all unique and play the way we want to. Sharing the cover of NHL 26 is an extension of that,' Matthew said. 'I've always tried to bring my own style to the ice, and seeing that captured in NHL 26 makes it feel like it is really me out there.' 'I always told the boys to play hard, be smart, and never lose their personality out there,' Ketih said. 'What you see now is two players with totally unique styles, and I'm proud to be sharing the cover with them.' From the EA Sports Press Release: Electronic Arts Inc. today unveils EA SPORTS™ NHL® 26, launching September 12, 2025, on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S with a new level of on-ice authenticity and superstar quality. Back-to-back Stanley Cup champion, Matthew Tkachuk, graces the cover of the deluxe edition alongside his brother, Brady, and their father, Keith, in a dream lineup uniting hockey's present and past. With real-world NHL EDGE positional data (NHL Puck and Player Tracking) powering gameplay, in partnership with the NHL, and a reimagined Be A Pro mode that immerses players in the stakes and emotions of playing at the highest level, NHL 26 delivers an immersive and intense experience for hockey fans around the world. This year's cover athletes challenge traditional notions of NHL superstardom. Matthew Tkachuk, known for his relentless physicality and skill, has captivated fans with a signature style that breaks the conventional playbook. Bringing together two generations of Tkachuks, the cover highlights a family that's carved its own path with individuality, edge, and an unyielding drive to win. The Deluxe Edition launches on September 5, with the worldwide release following on September 12. By Steve WarneThe Hockey News Ottawa
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EA SPORTS NHL 26 To Release Sept. 12
EA SPORTS NHL 26 will officially release worldwide on Sept. 12, 2025. This is nearly one month earlier than NHL 25 which released on Oct. 4 and is the first NHL title to receive a September release date since NHL 20. Those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will be able to play one week early on Sept. 5. The reveal trailer is available on EA SPORTS' YouTube, and more information on how to pre-order on the EA website. Per EA, those who pre-order the deluxe edition receive: 7-day early access (starting September 5) 4600 NHL Points HUT Starter Choice Pack (83 OVR) HUT NHL Player Pack HUT Icon Choice Pack (86 OVR) HUT Heroes Choice Pack (84 OVR) Matthew Tkachuk 99 OVR item* (available immediately in NHL 25 with digital pre-order) World of Chel Vanity Set World of Chel Battle Pass XP Boost (x2) Those who pre-order the standard edition receive: HUT NHL Player Pack World of Chel Battle Pass XP Boost (x2) Matthew Tkachuk 99 OVR item (available immediately in NHL 25 with digital pre-order) EA Play members receive 10 hours of early access beginning Sept. 5. We will breakdown what is new in the trailer later today. For more NHL Gaming news make sure you bookmark The Hockey News Gaming Site or follow our Google News Feed. Photo Credit: EA SPORTS NHL
