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Connor McDavid becomes first player with 99 rating in NHL 27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:14 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Connor McDavid becomes first player with 99 rating in NHL 27

Summary

EA Sports released the player ratings for NHL 27 on August 18, marking a milestone with Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid becoming the first player to achieve a 99 rating, known as membership in the 99 Club. Previously rated at 97 in NHL 26, McDavid finished the 2025-26 season with a league-leading 90 assists and 138 points. Following him in the ratings at 97 are Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche and Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The top forward ratings included others like Leon Draisaitl and Sidney Crosby, both rated at 95. NHL 27 is set for release on September 11, with defenseman and overall player ratings to be unveiled in the future.

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By the Numbers

•Connor McDavid rates at 99 in NHL 27 player ratings.
•First player to reach the 99 Club in EA Sports history.
•Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon rated at 97.
•NHL 27 releases on September 11.
•Top forwards also include Draisaitl and Crosby at 95.

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6:14 PMYahoo Sports — EA Sports' NHL 27 ratings are out; Connor McDavid receives first 99

What they're saying

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EA Sports' NHL 27 player ratings are out, and Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid becomes the first player in the game's history to be in the 99 Club.
— Yahoo Sports

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