Matthew, Brady, and Keith Tkachuk will grace the deluxe edition cover of NHL 26.
A five-time All-Star and 1997 Maurice Richard Trophy winner, Keith Tkachuk will appear on the cover in a St. Louis Blues jersey. He played 543 regular season games for the Blues over parts of nine seasons and currently serves as the team's Director of Recruitment.
The last Blues player to be on the cover was Vladimir Tarasenko in NHL 17.
A four-time All-Star and captain of the Ottawa Senators, Brady Tkachuk becomes the first Senators player to appear on the cover of an EA NHL game. Craig Anderson was available as a custom cover on NHL 14, and Jason Spezza was on the cover of NHL 2K8.
Matthew Tkachuk was announced at the standard edition cover athlete on Aug. 4.
The father-son trio have combined for 969 career goals.
From backyard battles to the front of the game, honored to be on the#NHL26 cover with my dad and my brother.
Pre-order #NHL26 to get 7-day early access and check my game:https://t.co/maVv4hu9dspic.twitter.com/nXSc5fv2Nr— Matthew Tkachuk (@TKACHUKycheese_) August 6, 2025
NHL 26 is set to release Sept. 12, those who pre-order the deluxe edition get access Sept. 5.
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