EA Sports NHL 26 ratings: Kirill Kaprizov ranked No. 1 left winger, Matt Boldy earns top-10 spot

EA Sports has unveiled its NHL 26 player ratings ahead of the 2025-26 season, shining a spotlight on the league’s elite wingers. Minnesota Wild stars Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy both earned top recognition, with Kaprizov ranked as the highest-rated left winger at 94 overall and Boldy cracking the top 10 with an 89.

The ratings reflect Minnesota’s growing offensive firepower heading into the new campaign.

Kirill Kaprizov recognized as top-rated left winger in EA Sports NHL 26 player ratings

Kirill Kaprizov received a 94 overall rating in NHL 26, making him the top left winger in the game. Among all wingers, only Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov (96) holds a higher overall rating, though he leads the right wing category. For Kaprizov, this distinction reinforces his place among the NHL’s most dangerous offensive talents.At 28 years old, Kaprizov was producing at a Hart Trophy pace last season before injuries derailed his campaign. He registered 25 goals, 31 assists, and 56 points in 41 regular-season games for the Wild. He followed up with five goals and nine points in just six playoff appearances, further proving his ability to deliver in high-stakes moments.Since entering the NHL in 2020-21, Kaprizov has averaged 0.58 goals per game.

That figure ties him with Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak for the highest among wingers and ranks third overall in the league, behind only Leon Draisaitl and Auston Matthews. His consistent scoring ability explains why EA Sports recognized him as the top left winger in NHL 26.

Matt Boldy secures top-10 winger ranking in EA Sports NHL 26 player ratings

Matt Boldy also earned a place among the league’s best, ranking eighth overall among wingers with an 89 rating. The 24-year-old continues to establish himself as a key offensive piece for Minnesota, combining size, skill, and scoring touch to complement Kaprizov on the Wild’s top lines.Boldy’s inclusion in the top 10 signals his rise across the NHL and underscores Minnesota’s depth at the wing position. With Kaprizov leading the way and Boldy emerging as a consistent scoring threat, the Wild boast a winger duo capable of driving their success for years to come.The EA Sports NHL 26 ratings highlight the offensive strength of the Minnesota Wild, with Kirill Kaprizov earning recognition as the game’s top-rated left winger and Matt Boldy securing a top-10 spot. For fans, the rankings confirm what has been clear on the ice: Minnesota possesses two dynamic wingers who are central to the team’s push toward contention in 2025-26.Also Read: Nick Suzuki, Noah Dobson, and Samuel Montembeault named to Team Canada Olympic camp in Calgary, set to fly tomorrow