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McDavid Earns 99 Overall Rating in NHL 27

8/19/2026

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McDavid Earns 99

EA Sports announced that Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid earned a 99 overall rating in NHL 27, joining the 99 Club.
McDavid recorded 48 goals, 90 assists and 138 points with a plus-17 rating in the 2025-26 season.
Analyst E.J. Hradek said McDavid could consider the Flyers, Red Wings or Rangers if he leaves, despite his claim he wants to win the Stanley Cup with Edmonton.

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Celebrini Covers NHL27

NHL 27 launches on September 11 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a Deluxe Edition offering early access on September 4.
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini appears on the NHL 27 cover, marking his first EA Sports title.
Connected Franchise mode allows up to 32 human-controlled teams to compete together in a shared online league.
EA Play members receive a ten-hour NHL 27 trial beginning September 4, before the full game release.

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McDavid Earns 99

EA Sports announced that Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid earned a 99 overall rating in NHL 27, joining the 99 Club.
McDavid recorded 48 goals, 90 assists and 138 points with a plus-17 rating in the 2025-26 season.
Analyst E.J. Hradek said McDavid could consider the Flyers, Red Wings or Rangers if he leaves, despite his claim he wants to win the Stanley Cup with Edmonton.

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