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Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk Named 'NHL 26' Cover Athlete

FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, AUG 4 – Tkachuk is the first Florida Panthers player on an EA Sports NHL cover since 1997 after leading the team to consecutive Stanley Cup wins in 2024 and 2025.

  • On August 4, 2025, EA Sports announced Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk as the cover athlete for NHL 26.
  • Following joining Florida in 2022, Tkachuk has helped lead the Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2024 and 2025.
  • Tkachuk recorded 25 goals and 69 points in 67 playoff games over his three seasons.
  • Despite likely starting the 2025-26 season injured, EA said he's 'a tone-setter, a leader, and now a cover star.'
  • Ahead of the launch, the full NHL 26 reveal is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, and Tkachuk will compete for Team USA at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
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Outkick broke the news in Nashville, United States on Monday, August 4, 2025.
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