EA SPORTS NHL 27 features overhauled arena atmospheres with all 32 NHL arenas rebuilt with each team's energy, traditions, and identity. New commentary featuring ESPN's John Buccigross and former NHL goaltender Darren Pang. Introduces Connected Franchise Mode where you create a league with friends and compete across a full online season with up to 32 human-controlled teams. Every NHL team plays with true identity through unique playbooks and tendencies powered by ICE-Q and NHL EDGE data.