Play Order
0 / 3 playedSeries eras in release order.
About NHL
NHL Hockey opened August 1991 on Genesis from EA Vancouver with Gretzky speed. Yearly entries through 2000s add career Be a Pro, Ultimate Team cards, and World of Chel clubs with ponds and outdoor rinks for fans. Frostbite move sharpens ice with RPM skating.
NHL 25 arrived October 4, 2024, NHL 26 September 12, 2025 with Tkachuk cover, and NHL 27 September 11, 2026 with Celebrini cover on PS5 and Series. 28 is expected fall 2027 with outdoor rinks for fans. Play in release order, or start latest for live rosters.
Good to know
There is no separate chronological order for NHL worth listing, since seasons have no story and release order is the only path. The Hut loop stays fixed, later games only add skating and hitting. Start with the latest for modern lines, then sample older eras freely. Later games run online Chel with cross play.
