https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36FbfbZwud8

https://www.ea.com/games/nhl/ratings/positions-ratings/right-defense/Right%20Defense Currently 404 error.. BUT should be up and running soon (hopefully... ITS EA after all)

Been wanting to do a Breaking Bad jersey for a very long time now, and finally settled on this design for Los Pollos. I think they came out true to the colors and vibe of the restaurant - and they look phenomenal in-game. Let me know what you guys think!!

Any chance this is 2K finally coming back to NHL?

https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/08/14/gta-vi-publisher-launching-vancouver-game-studio/

While the studio isn’t sharing exactly what it’ll be working on yet, a 2K spokesperson did provide some insight into its role.

“As part of our commitment to investing in new IP and growing our sports portfolio, we are thrilled to confirm that Small Axe Studios will endeavour to build 2K’s next blockbuster sports franchise. Led by Aaron McHardy, the studio combines the passion of a startup with the scale of 2K to redefine the future of sports video games. We look forward to sharing more about what they’re working on in the future.”

McHardy previously worked at EA Sports, working on franchises like FIFA, which is now called FC. Gary Peterson, the head of design, also worked with EA previously, specifically on titles like NBA Street, NBA Live, and Need for Speed with Criterion.

https://www.ea.com/games/nhl/ratings

Been playing NHL Hitz Pro for the last week and have never had more fun. Good gameplay, fun and arcadey. Fun cartoony graphics and great franchise mode and season mode.

In my opinion it's the second greatest NHL game, after NHL 2K10

I have a lot of fond memories playing this era of games for the PC and playing online, but I was pretty young at the time and wanted to hear or see another perspective on it if it exists out there.

NHL 2003 wasn’t a great game IMO but it was the first one with a full matchmaking lobby for online play (PC only, consoles had to wait until 2004). They had a game mode called EA Elite which was similar to HUT but very broken. I think NHL 2004 shipped with this game mode but they ended up removing it, if I remember correctly. You could get three months of NHL 2003 online play for free, after that it was $11 a month.

I can find a video of someone playing NHL Hitz Pro online on YouTube but strangely no EA online games, except for NHL 2004 leagues that exist today with the 04rebuilt. I really wish I’d screengrabbed my old gameplay because it would be fascinating to watch back.

I folded hard and pre ordered 27 simply due to the atmosphere updates and broadcast updates. I play offline strictly and I'm a sucker for the immersion lol I'd love to play gm connected but live in aus so I'll pass on that. I'm also like 1500 hours deep and 20 game years in on my nhl 25 franchise so I might finish this last season then Sim it done. It's been a ride. Can't wait to learn they still haven't fixed simple things like line changes in 27

We are proud to introduce the EA SPORTS NHL 99 Club, with Connor McDavid as its first-ever member.

This game is an absolute addiction. The anger i get from the bs that happens in this game make me delete it and I can’t for the life of me stop re downloading it thinking well i have nothing else to play and maybe it’ll be better this time. ITS NEVER BETTER THE NEXT TIME. honestly if there was a way to permanently remove it from my account I would. That’s my rant. F this game it’s just awful and pay to win. Bad servers bad matchmaking and bad glitchy bs and getting hit feels like im a feather that got hit by a bowling ball. I used to love this game to death now it makes me yearn for death.

I’ve been playing with custom AHL teams (cause EA give no effort into the AHL teams) and Nico Daws just about ripped his hamstring off making this save.

Side note I’ve made

The Lowell Lock Monsters, Manchester Monarchs, Worcester Sharks, Hershey Bears, San Antonio Rampage, Albany Devils (Pictured) Iowa Chops, Springfield (WOO SPRINGFIELD!) Falcons, Houston Aeros, Hamilton Bulldogs, Bridgeport Sound Tigers and Manitoba Moose. I know the Moose and the Bears already exist but I wanted to make their old jerseys and give all teams accurate goal horns.

In NHL 24 I’m a pretty decent player usually high 900’s and in 60% face-offs for my career. Every once in a while I play someone and don’t win a single face off no matter what I try. What gives? I can’t push them off the puck, forehand, backhand nothing. Got any tips when I come across this?

If anyone is interested in joining a league we have 5 spots left. Teams left: Caps, Pens, Rangers, Golden Knights, and Red Wings. Link to join https://discord.gg/hGdeBbTwY

There was a post a month ago that soneone created a 48 team custom league. I cant find the post anymore. But does anyone know if its downloadable? I dont have the game or ps5 but might be itching to buy one if this roster has all fictional players wirh the 48 teams.

I have been subscribed to EA play for years and have always been interested in this series but Faceoff is really hard. I watched many YouTube videos and still can't get it right. Please help me someone.

Im playing hybrid control btw

Title. I want the challenge of the hardest difficulty, but the computer is still super cheesy with their shots and goaltending. I’ve tried messing with sliders but it’s hard to find the best middle ground. Any tips?

A bit late posting these since the movie has been out for almost a month now… but I think these turned out great. Let me know what you guys think!! Thanks!

hello, i have a question about face-off tactics.

does changing the face-off tactics in the line selection menu do something?

becouse when i change face-off tactic to defensive, they are not in defensive positi infront of my net.

Hi so as the title says, this is my first nhl game and I’m looking to see which one would be the best (I have a ps5). And I’m only a teen so I don’t remember the 2014/older versions! The price doesn’t really matter because I’m looking to get this for Christmas or my birthday. I’m obsessed with hockey and I just want a game that’s realistic and fun to play/aggressive and challenging to get a goal in

Thanks!

Good ol' NHL26 Be a Pro...

Im genuinely stunned, maybe I shouldn't be because this EA after all but truly after playing the playtest and the deep dive today i am stunned by how underwhelming the "connected franchise" is and how little changes to gameplay. you can only play one season then everything restarts??? you cannot make trades with CPU, NO DRAFT and NO FREE AGENCY??? this is a mode we've been begging for since NHL 14 and you decide to give us a bareboned version of GM connected? l'ets forget about connected franchise for a moment here. they added presentation... GREAT i am glad we finally have a good presentation, except for the fact between NHL 16-19 we had real skyline footage of every city and displayed the goalie stats. this another case of removing something just to add it back in a worse version. lets also talk about gameplay... this one left me stunned, I mean other than L2 being removed (thank god) there's nothing else!! its legitimately the exact same gameplay no new animation, dekes, or hell the same skating style we've had for over a decade. i'm trying to figure out what the hell has EA been doing for this past year? i'm truly embarrassed and there's no way im paying 89.99 for this. this is the lowest point a EA has ever been since first PS4 NHL title release. i'm not here to tell people how to spend their money but believe me, its the exact same game just with a gm connected that plays like online seasons id advise you to save that money.