Overview

• EA released its top-10 goaltender list on Wednesday, placing Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck first at 94 OVR, followed by Andrei Vasilevskiy at 93 and Igor Shesterkin at 92.
• Earlier position reveals set Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes and Colorado’s Cale Makar as the highest-rated defensemen at 95 OVR, leading their left- and right-shot lists.
• Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov tops right wings at 96 OVR, with Boston’s David Pastrnak at 94, while Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprizov leads left wings at 94.
• EA’s numerical ratings drive on-ice attributes and outcomes in modes such as Season, Franchise and Be a Pro, aligning with players’ recent production and awards.
• NHL 26 launches Sept. 12 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, with Deluxe Edition early access on Sept. 5, as center and overall rankings await release.