Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk has been revealed as the cover athlete for the upcoming NHL 26 video game.

EA Sports is expected to release more details for the game on Wednesday.

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Tkachuk is the first Panthers player to be on the cover since John Vanbiesbrouck in 1997.

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The 27-year-old winger has only been with Florida for three seasons but has already led the Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, in 2024 and 2025.

Tkachuk was traded to the Panthers in 2022 after six seasons with the Calgary Flames. Next year, Tkachuk will suit up for Team USA at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics alongside his brother Brady Tkac

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