ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - Matthew Tkachuk is the face of the ‘NHL 26′ video game.

Matthew Tkachuk, the son of former NHL player Keith Tkachuk, attended Chaminade College Preparatory School. The Calgary Flames selected him sixth overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

In July of 2022, Matthew Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers, who won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and 2025.

According to the NHL , Matthew Tkachuk is the first Florida Panthers player to be on the cover since John Vanbiesbrouck in 1997.

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