EA Sports revealed Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk as the cover athlete for the upcoming NHL 26 video game on Monday.

More details for the game will be announced Wednesday on the EA Sports NHL YouTube channel.

The two-time all-star has been a key member of the Panthers since he was traded to them before the 2022-23 season.

He has reached the Stanley Cup Final in each of his first three seasons with Florida, including back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2023-24 and 2024-25.

During last season's playoff run, Tkachuk was tied for the Panthers lead in points (23; eight goals, 15 assists) throughout the postseason that culminated in the team's second consecutive championship.

The 27-year-old played his first six seasons in the NHL with the Calgary Flames before he was tr

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