Top Wingers Unveiled in NHL 26: Kucherov Takes Lead

NHL 26 Player Ratings: Top Wingers

In the recently announced player ratings for NHL 26, EA Sports has featured a comprehensive list showcasing the top wingers in the game, divided into right and left categories. Dominating these rankings is Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who has secured the number one position with an impressive 96 overall rating.

Kucherov’s Skill Set

His playmaker designation highlights his exceptional abilities in key areas such as Passing, Offensive Awareness, Deking, and Puck Control. This skill set not only enables him to orchestrate scoring opportunities but also empowers him to directly contribute to goal scoring.

Close Competitors

Close competitors David Pastrnak from the Boston Bruins and Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild share the second position, both rated at 94 OVR. While Pastrnak has a slight advantage in several statistical categories, he particularly outpaces Kucherov in Acceleration and Speed, showcasing his explosive style of play.

Notable Performances

Following the top trio, notable performances from Mikko Rantanen, cover athlete Matthew Tkachuk, and Sam Reinhart are acknowledged, all who boast a rating of 93 OVR.

Full Roster of Highest-Rated Wingers

The full roster of the highest-rated wingers is as follows:

1. Nikita Kucherov — Tampa Bay Lightning (96 OVR)
2. David Pastrnak — Boston Bruins (94 OVR)
3. Kirill Kaprizov — Minnesota Wild (94 OVR)
4. Mikko Rantanen — Dallas Stars (93 OVR)
5. Matthew Tkachuk — Florida Panthers (93 OVR)
6. Sam Reinhart — Florida Panthers (93 OVR)
7. Artemi Panarin — New York Rangers (92 OVR)
8. William Nylander — Toronto Maple Leafs (92 OVR)
9. Mitch Marner — Vegas Golden Knights (92 OVR)
10. Kyle Connor — Winnipeg Jets (92 OVR)
11. Jesper Bratt — New Jersey Devils (91 OVR)
12. Alex Ovechkin — Washington Capitals (90 OVR)
13. Brandon Hagel — Tampa Bay Lightning (90 OVR)
14. Clayton Keller — Utah Mammoth (90 OVR)
15. Matt Boldy — Minnesota Wild (89 OVR)
16. Brad Marchand — Florida Panthers (89 OVR)
17. Jake Guentzel — Tampa Bay Lightning (89 OVR)
18. Lucas Raymond — Detroit Red Wings (89 OVR)
19. Kirill Marchenko — Columbus Blue Jackets (89 OVR)
20. Mark Stone — Vegas Golden Knights (89 OVR)

This ranking not only highlights the strength of Kucherov but also underlines the rich talent pool among wingers across the league as they prepare for the upcoming season.