Series
37 games · 1992–2026
The whole series
8 games · best: NHL 96 96
1992
Park Place Productions · Sport
The second part in Electronic Arts' hockey series. It features the NHLPA license (so it has real player names), but not the NHL license (so it doesn't have NHL team names). Gameplay is altered only slightly over the predecessor. Regular season and Playoff modes are available. Goalies have improved AI, there are more foul play options and the game now features detailed statistics.
1993
EA Canada · Simulator · Sport
Aside from the licenses, the gameplay for this edition sees for the first time the inclusion of the devastating one-timer shot, but to keep forwards (literally) in check, defenders also feature harder body checks, with new…
Remade in 2020
1994
EA Canada · Simulator · Sport
NHL '95 was EA Sports' third licensed ice hockey game, promising the fastest action in the series to date. The action is viewed top-down, and can be played with or without realistic penalties. There is a full season mode…
1995
EA Orlando · Sport
NHL 96 was the first EA Sports game to feature Virtual Stadium technology, which resulted in a 3D feel and multiple camera angles. The NHL license ensures that real teams and players of the era are included, with a full league and playoff system. Many game options can be toggled - the infamous fighting is option, as are the penalties and offsides. The control system makes it possible to execute one-touch passes, and…
October 31, 1996
Visual Concepts · Sport
1997 edition of EA's NHL sport simulation series. Improvements in this edition come mostly in the graphical arena, with a refined version of the "virtual stadium" system that adds new camera angles (including the classical…
October 23, 1997
EA Canada · Sport · Strategy
NHL 98 features much faster and refined gameplay (now using four action keys instead of two, removing the need to double-tap to perform some actions), along other new features such as "in-the-fly" tactics developed by Marc…
September 30, 1998
EA Canada · Sport
Battle along the boards, feed the open man, patrol the ice! Game Features: *Beginner lever - pick up and play!; *Coaching strategies from Stanley Cup Winner Marc Crawford; *Commentary by Bill Clement; *5 game modes; *18 top…
August 31, 1999
EA Canada · Platform · Simulator
You can choose from all of the NHL teams, including the expansion Atlanta Thrashers. Play an Exhibition game to work on your tactics and strategies, and when you are ready for long-term competition, try to endure an 82-game…
10 games · best: NHL 09 90
September 26, 2000
EA Canada · Simulator · Sport
In NHL 2001, there are five primary game modes: exhibition, season (where players can take a team through a full season and act as the team's general manager), tournament (involving up to 16 teams), playoffs (also a 16 team…
September 17, 2001
EA Canada · Simulator · Sport
NHL 2002 is a video game released by EA Sports in 2001. It is the predecessor to NHL 2003. The game's cover man is Pittsburgh Penguins superstar and owner Mario Lemieux, who had just made a stunning comeback after being retired…
September 30, 2002
EA Sports · Simulator · Sport
In order to become a superstar in the NHL, you'll need a combination of speed, power, and moves. NHL 2003 gives you the abilities of all the stars and teams of pro hockey, but it's up to you to master them. This time, you have…
September 22, 2003
EA Black Box · Simulator · Sport
NHL 2004, developed by the EA Black Box studios, is an ice hockey video game. It is the successor to NHL 2003 and is widely considered to be a major turning point in the NHL series. The game adds 3 European Elite Leagues…
September 14, 2004
EA Black Box · Simulator · Sport
Capture all the speed, finesse, and action of professional hockey with NHL 2005, the successor to NHL 2004. The game's new EA Sports Open Ice Control lets you execute offensive plays, such as a give-and-go and a breakaway pass…
September 6, 2005
EA Canada · Simulator · Sport
Hit the ice with EA Sports' NHL 06 for the XBOX. This entry in the NHL series builds on the 2005 version by adding new rules and an up to date rooster that includes just about every big name in the National Hockey League. NHL 06…
September 12, 2006
EA Montreal · Simulator · Sport
NHL 07 is an ice hockey video game, released in 2006 as the successor to NHL 06. The game improved the series' gameplay with more realistic features, such as stickhandling and a wider variety of controller schemes. The Xbox 360…
September 12, 2007
EA Canada · Sport
NHL 08 is a video game released on September 11, 2007 in North America; the Xbox 360 version was supposed to be released on the same date as the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 versions,[1] but was delayed for…
September 9, 2008
EA Canada · Sport
NHL 09 is the 17th video game in the NHL series released by EA Sports in 2008. Both the Nintendo DS and Wii versions had been planned, but canceled. It was the last installment of the NHL series to be released on Playstation 2…
September 15, 2009
EA Canada · Simulator · Sport
NHL 10 is a video game in the NHL series developed and released by EA Canada and published by EA Sports, and is the 19th game in the series. The game debuted at Hockey Fest '09, a three-day interactive festival celebrating the…
11 games · best: NHL 11 84
September 7, 2010
EA Canada · Sport
Celebrating its 20th year, the franchise that captured 22 Sports Game of the Year awards has raised the bar yet again with NHL 11. Powered by an all-new Real-Time Physics Engine, NHL 11 lets you create highlight reel moments as…
September 7, 2010
EA Canada · Sport
Wayne Gretzky is the game's cover athlete, and also serves as the in-game coach for beginners. This marked the first time that the EA Sports NHL series featured a retired ice hockey player on the cover as well as Wayne Gretzky's…
September 7, 2011
EA Canada · Sport
NHL 12 is an ice hockey video game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. The game was released between September 8–13, 2011, in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America. The game was featured in the 2011…
September 11, 2012
EA Canada · Simulator · Sport
NHL 13 is an ice hockey video game developed by EA Canada published by EA Sports. It is the 22nd installment of the NHL series and was released on September 11, 2012 in North America, Europe as well as Australia and New Zealand…
September 10, 2013
EA Canada · Simulator · Sport
Summary: Unlock the highest level of hockey aggression, speed and skill. Deliver hits with the NHL Collision Physics, built from FIFA’s Player Impact Engine. Drop your gloves with the new Enforcer Engine, powered by EA SPORTS…
September 9, 2014
EA Canada · Simulator · Sport
12 PLAYER NHL COLLISION PHYSICS For the first time in any sports game, real-world physics affects every player through every on-ice collision with the new 12 Player NHL Collision Physics. Utilizing the power of the next…
September 15, 2015
EA Canada · Sport
NHL 16 is a hockey video game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. It is the 25th installment of the NHL series and was released on September 15, 2015 in North America and September 17 and 18 in Europe, Australia…
September 13, 2016
EA Canada · Sport
All-new game modes, new and deeper experiences in fan-favorite modes, and the best on-ice gameplay ever make NHL 17 the most exciting EA SPORTS NHL game to date. Live out your hockey fantasy in all-new Draft Champions and World…
September 15, 2017
EA Canada · Sport
EA SPORTS NHL 18 delivers the speed, creativity and action of today's young NHL superstars with new Creative Attack controls and an all-new Defensive Skill Stick. Play the fast-paced, arcade-inspired 3-on-3 NHL THREES mode, or…
September 14, 2018
EA Canada · Sport
In NHL 19, hockey returns to its roots by taking the game to the great outdoors. Play on outdoor rinks and journey from the pond to the pros in new and returning modes. Compete with and against over 200 of the greatest hockey…
September 13, 2019
EA Vancouver · Sport
In NHL 20, your favorite NHL stars now look and feel more authentic with new Signature Shots and over 45 new shot types that make every attack a threat. A new broadcast package celebrates your biggest plays as you take on all-new…
8 games · 1 remake · best: NHL 21 76
October 16, 2020
EA Vancouver · Simulator · Sport
In NHL 21 it’s the most creative, inventive and fearless players that are worth celebrating. Carve your path to superstardom in an expanded "Be A Pro" mode and go down as one of the league’s greatest. On the ice, change up your…
December 3, 2020
EA Vancouver · Simulator · Sport
EA SPORTS is throwing it back with NHL '94 Rewind. It’s today’s teams and today’s rosters with controls and graphics from 1994. Relive one of the greatest hockey video games of all time with your favourite clubs and stars of…
Remaster of NHL '94 (1993)
October 11, 2021
EA Vancouver · Sport
Powered by Frostbite, EA SPORTS NHL 22 gets the superstar treatment. For the first time ever, experience EA SPORTS NHL on one of the industry’s most powerful game engines bringing unrivaled visual detail to every hit, deke and…
October 14, 2022
EA Vancouver · Sport
NHL 23 is an ice hockey simulation video game developed by EA Vancouver and published by EA Sports. It is the 32nd instalment in the NHL video game series
October 6, 2023
EA Vancouver · Sport
NHL 24’s all-new gameplay features bring authentic on-ice action to life. Experience the rush and fatigue of a high-pressure game with the Exhaust Engine, where sustained pressure in the attack zone leads to new game-changing…
October 4, 2024
EA Vancouver · Simulator · Sport
From the modernized skating of Next-Gen Vision Control and an overhaul of Chel’s AI player movement to authentic Reactive Action animations — experience true hockey intelligence.
September 12, 2025
EA Vancouver · Simulator · Sport
Play like a superstar in EA Sports NHL 26. That starts with ICE-Q 2.0, now powered by NHL EDGE data, so your favorite superstars think, move, and play like their on-ice selves. That includes data-informed Attributes and…
September 11, 2026
EA Vancouver · Simulator · Sport
EA Sports NHL 27 brings the identity of every NHL team to life on the ice, in the arena, and through the broadcast. Experience Authentic Atmospheres across all 32 NHL arenas, each designed to capture the sound, spectacle, and identity of its home team. Real-world goal songs, new pregame introductions, and a fully overhauled crowd bring every building closer to its real-world counterpart.
