Matthew Tkachuk to Grace Cover of EA SPORTS™ NHL 26, Celebrating Panthers' Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Wins
The Florida Panthers and EA SPORTS™ have revealed that Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will grace the cover of the upcoming EA SPORTS™ NHL 26 video game. Tkachuk will be featured on the standard edition cover, while his brother Brady Tkachuk, the Ottawa Senators Captain, and their father Keith Tkachuk will be on the deluxe edition cover. Tkachuk expressed his excitement about being on the cover, highlighting the uniqueness of his family's playing styles and how it is reflected in the game.
EA SPORTS™ NHL 26 is set to launch on Friday, Sept. 12 for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, promising a new level of realism and star quality on the ice. Tkachuk follows in the footsteps of John Vanbiesbrouck as the second Panthers player to be featured on the cover of an EA SPORTS™ NHL game. Despite missing 30 games due to injury in the 2024-25 season, Tkachuk still managed to rank third on the Panthers with 57 points and made significant contributions during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
During the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tkachuk played a pivotal role in helping the Panthers secure their second consecutive championship, tying for the team lead in points. Since joining the Panthers in 2022-23, Tkachuk has been a standout performer, leading the team in both regular season and playoff points. With Tkachuk's contributions, the Panthers have reached the Stanley Cup Final in all three seasons, clinching the championship in the last two seasons.
The Florida Panthers have solidified their status as back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions in 2024 and 2025. Fans eager to secure Season Ticket Memberships for the upcoming 2025-26 season can join the waitlist through the team's website or by contacting the PUCK line. Tkachuk's cover feature on EA SPORTS™ NHL 26 is a testament to his on-ice prowess and the Panthers' continued success in the NHL.