The cover of NHL 26 Deluxe Edition is a family affair for the Tkachuks. The National Hockey League and EA Sports announced on Wednesday that Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk, along with his brother Matthew of the Florida Panthers and father, Keith, who had a legendary career, will be featured on the cover.

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers and EA SPORTS™ announced today that Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will be the cover athlete for the EA SPORTS™ NHL 26 video game. His brother, Ottawa Senators Captain Brady Tkachuk, and their father Keith Tkachuk, will join him on the cover of the deluxe edition of the game.

On Monday, Florida Panthers superstar winger Matthew Tkachuk was announced as the EA Sports NHL 26 cover athlete, becoming the first Panther to grace the cover since John Vanbiesbrouck on NHL 97.