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NHL 27: Penguins Face Scans Revealed!
8 Sep
Summary
- EA Sports' NHL 27 player face scans for the Penguins were revealed.
- Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Erik Karlsson are top-ranked players.
- The game officially releases this Friday, before the prospect tournament.

Fans have received their first glimpse of the Pittsburgh Penguins within EA Sports' NHL 27, set for a worldwide release this Friday. Screenshots reportedly featuring player face scans have surfaced online.
EA Sports has released its official player rankings, highlighting several key Penguins. Sidney Crosby leads the team at No. 8 with an Overall rating of 95. Evgeni Malkin is ranked No. 73 (OVR 89), and Erik Karlsson is No. 89 (OVR 88). Other notable players include Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust, both rated 86.
The official release date for NHL 27 is Friday. This launch precedes the start of the 2026 NHL prospect tournament on Saturday in Detroit, where Penguins prospects will compete. The team has not yet disclosed its full roster for the tournament, following a pattern of last-minute announcements.