NHL 27 Patch Notes: Latest Update and Full Patch History

We’ve made improvements and fixes across on-ice gameplay:

• Fixed a possible desync in online gameplay following a penalty sequence in World of Chel.
• Fixed an issue where a player’s arm or hand could twitch after releasing a pass while glide skating.
• Tuned physical-contact penalty calls for Boarding and Charging.
• Fixed a rare desync in HUT Wildcard following a missed penalty shot.
• Fixed AFK mode logic in Ones gameplay.

This update includes several improvements to stability, roster management, and the Commissioner Tool for Connected Franchise.

Stability

• Fixed an occasional crash when swapping the manager’s team while on the League Advancing screen.
• Fixed an occasional crash on the Game Setup screen.
• Fixed an occasional crash that could occur when using Quick Swap after changing the playbook while the Scratched filter was selected on the Edit Lines screen.

League & Commissioner Tools

• Fixed an issue where the Propose Trade screen did not recognize when a user had been swapped to another team.
• Fixed an issue where OT/SO game results did not appear correctly in the Box Scores screen when forcing results through Game Override.
• Fixed an issue preventing the Invite to CFM League option from appearing when viewing the Commissioner’s profile through EA Connect.
• Fixed an issue preventing users from sending Connected Franchise league invites to players on the same platform when Cross-Play was disabled.
• Fixed an issue in some Connected Franchise error messages.

Rosters & Stats

• Fixed an issue where the goalie’s Goals Against was not tracking correctly in player stats.
• Fixed an issue where selecting Fill Lines could place defensemen in forward positions and forwards in defensive positions.
• Fixed an issue where home-team fans could wear away-team jerseys when using custom rosters.
• Fixed an issue where Player of the Game animations could cause players to appear incorrectly positioned relative to the floor.

We’ve addressed several stability issues in World of Chel:

• Fixed an occasional crash during the second match of EASHL Clubs 6v6 and 3v3.
• Fixed an occasional crash when entering Club Practice after repeatedly playing rollover games.

Update 2 includes a range of fixes and improvements across HUT, with a particular focus on stability, Sets, the Auction House, line management, strategies, Objectives, Wildcard, Cup Chase, and the Store.

Coaches, Strategies & Playbooks

• Fixed Custom Playbook strategy changes resetting after the daily rollover.
• Fixed Coach records not updating correctly when a player force-closes a match.
• Fixed Marco Sturm’s nationality information disappearing under certain lineup and Collection conditions.
• Corrected misaligned onboarding tooltips on the Strategies screen.
• Fixed Reset Playbook, applying the Balanced Playbook during Cup Chase gameplay.

Stability & General Reliability

• Fixed crashes that could occur when entering HUT.
• Fixed a crash associated with loading player bios when entering HUT.
• Fixed a crash that could occur while editing HUT lines.
• Fixed a crash in the HUT Sets tab.
• Fixed a soft lock that could occur when rapidly adding players to a Player Exchange Set.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when starting a Cup Chase match.

Sets, Collections & Auction House

• Fixed an issue that could leave players stuck on the locked Auction House tab after completing Sets onboarding.
• Fixed blurry or unreadable team logos appearing in Coach line combinations on Xbox Series S.
• Fixed incorrect scrolling behavior when using the Owned filter with no owned items.
• Added the missing Icons filter to My Collection and Auction House search.
• Fixed incorrect Heroes/Alumni labeling when sending applicable items from the Store to My Collection.
• Improved Auction House behavior to prevent items in an active lineup from incorrectly being used in trade offers.
• Updated Auction House Collection filtering so tradeable items currently being used in a lineup are handled correctly.

Edit Lines, Captains & Chemistry

• Fixed Quick Swap appearing incorrectly on only one player in Wildcard 5v5 Lines.
• Fixed previously boosted player OVRs not being reflected correctly in Collection filters.
• Fixed the Captain Chemistry requirement presentation after Chemistry has been activated.
• Restored the missing Ability Points indicator on the Edit Lineup screen.
• Improved visibility of Team OVR, Team Name, Coins/NHL Points, and pack countdown information from Team Strategies.
• Fixed a misaligned Coach Chemistry activation animation.

Objectives, Moments, Wildcard & Cup Chase

• Fixed Wildcard Objectives not updating following online matches.
• Improved readability of the Objectives scroll button in Wildcard.
• Fixed an issue where completing every objective in a fresh Co-op HUT Moment did not immediately end the Moment.
• Fixed the positioning of player information in Player vs. CPU goal overlays.
• Improved readability of Grudge Bonus text on the View X-Factor screen.
• Fixed Position Lock is being cleared following a specific controller reconnection sequence in HUT Casual.
• Corrected a misaligned chat callout on the HUT Casual matchmaking screen.

Store, Packs & Items

• Corrected Store tab button-callout alignment.
• Fixed Store notification badges not appearing or clearing correctly when offers roll over.
• Fixed the Item Inbox, which was incorrectly displaying a count of zero after opening a pack.
• Fixed navigation returning players to the beginning of the Store after purchasing the final available instance of a limited pack.
• Fixed Loyalty and LTD card art appearing prematurely before the pack-opening sequence.
• Improved text readability on Heroes: Alumni Base Card player panels.

HUT Content & Visual Cleanup

• Fixed multiple players incorrectly appearing as Centers on the NHL Playbooks What’s New screen.
• Fixed the user’s team name not appearing on the Team Info tile.

• Fixed repetitive commentary references to “it’s his first of the game” during goal calls.
• Arena intro sound effects now play correctly, including for custom teams.

We’ve addressed several presentation issues across NHL 27:

• Fixed dashers in Season 5 and Season 6 during World of Chel Clubs gameplay.
• Fixed missing team-name overlays for League and Team Leaders next to player names during home and away Franchise games.
• Tampa Bay Lightning Tesla coils now display correctly on the arena roof during goal celebration cinematics.
• Corrected text associated with Zombie Nation’s Kernkraft 400 (Stadium Chant Remix).
• Team logos in the Top 10 Leaderboard now display the appropriate dark-color or default-background versions.
• Fixed missing song information for Don’t You Forget About Me and Don’t Stop the Party.
• Fixed the arena light show remaining on the faceoff location after rematching during an offensive-zone or defensive-zone display.
• Resolved transition wipes not looping correctly during freezes in multiplayer games.
• Fixed the jersey flickering on the player holding the Stanley Cup during the celebration.
• Resolved camera clipping during goal replays in the World of Chel outdoor arena.
• Fixed a lower-third graphic replaying after gameplay resumed when pausing during a motion graphic.
• Fixed a potential crash during a cinematic sequence at the end of HUT Moments games.

Several visual issues have also been addressed:

• Fixed retro goalie masks clipping into the sides of players’ heads.
• Fixed League Leader and Team Leader overlays missing team names next to player names in Franchise Mode.
• Fixed player jerseys clipping through the back of pants during gameplay.
• Fixed crowd members experiencing jersey and shoulder clipping when raising their arms.
• Fixed Dustin Wolf’s ear clipping through his goalie mask.
• Fixed the alignment of a crowd sign following a Boston Bruins goal.
• Fixed hair clipping through some players’ ears in the Creation Zone.
• Fixed several additional visual issues involving logos.

Updated center-ice designs have been added for the following teams.

NHL

• Anaheim Ducks
• Buffalo Sabres
• Carolina Hurricanes
• Chicago Blackhawks
• Colorado Avalanche
• Florida Panthers
• Los Angeles Kings
• Minnesota Wild
• Montreal Canadiens
• Nashville Predators
• Pittsburgh Penguins
• San Jose Sharks
• St. Louis Blues
• Tampa Bay Lightning
• Toronto Maple Leafs
• Vancouver Canucks
• Winnipeg Jets

AHL

• Henderson Silver Knights
• Utica Comets

ECHL

• Atlanta Gladiators
• Orlando Solar Bears
• Trois-Rivières Lions

OHL

• Brampton Steelheads
• Erie Otters
• Guelph Storm

QMJHL

• Val-d’Or Foreurs

WHL

• Spokane Chiefs
• Wenatchee Wild

UNIFORM UPDATES

The following uniforms have been added or updated in NHL 27.

ECHL

• Adirondack Thunder — Home, Away, Third
• Atlanta Gladiators — Home, Away
• Fort Wayne Komets — Home, Away, Third
• Greenville Swamp Rabbits — Away
• Jacksonville Icemen — Home, Away, Third
• Kalamazoo Wings — Home, Away
• Norfolk Admirals — Home, Away
• Orlando Solar Bears — Home, Away, Third
• Reading Royals — Home, Away, Third
• Toledo Walleye — Home, Away, Third, Fourth
• Wheeling Nailers — Home, Away, Third
• Worcester Railers — Home, Away, Third

OHL

• Oshawa Generals — Fourth

Liiga

• Jokerit Helsinki — Home, Away
• Tappara Tampere — Home, Away

National League

• EHC Biel — Home, Away
• EHC Kloten — Home, Away
• EV Zug — Home, Away
• HC Ajoie — Home, Away
• HC Ambri-Piotta — Home, Away
• HC Davos — Home, Away
• HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Home, Away
• HC Lugano — Home, Away
• Genève-Servette HC — Home, Away
• Lausanne HC — Home, Away
• SC Bern — Home, Away
• SCL Tigers — Home, Away
• Rapperswil-Jona Lakers — Home, Away
• ZSC Lions — Home, Away

SHL

• Brynäs IF — Home, Away, Third
• Djurgårdens Hockey — Home, Away, Third
• Färjestad BK — Home, Away
• Frölunda HC — Home, Away
• HV71 — Home, Away
• IF Björklöven — Home, Away
• Linköping HC — Home, Away, Third
• Luleå Hockey — Home, Away, Third
• Malmö Redhawks — Home, Away
• Örebro HK — Home, Away, Third
• Rögle BK — Home, Away
• Skellefteå AIK — Home, Away
• Timrå IK — Home, Away, Third
• Växjö Lakers — Home, Away

Released: September 10, 2026

NHL 27’s first major update introduced fixes and improvements across gameplay, Connected Franchise, Hockey Ultimate Team, presentation, commentary, and stability.

Gameplay changes included adjustments to CPU puck possession, penalty-kill defensive positioning, diving poke checks, and charged passes. Connected Franchise also received fixes for league management, trades, free agency, playoff formatting, and stability.

HUT received several quality-of-life improvements, including clearer reward paths, changes to how rewards are granted, improved Captain Boost information, skippable Line Combination animations, and additional Cup Chase information.

The update also addressed player-name pronunciation and repetitive commentary issues.

Gameplay & On-Ice Tuning

Core Mechanics & Physics

• Truculence X-Factor Tuning: Players checked by opponents equipped with the Truculence X-Factor will no longer trigger unintended winded getup animations, keeping play flowing naturally after physical contact.
• Hit window adjustment when interference penalties are called: In addition to the Truculence changes, the hit window for interference penalties has been adjusted.
• Close-Range Charged Passing: Charged pass velocity is no longer unexpectedly reduced when delivering passes to teammates positioned in proximity.
• Pull Goalie Settings: Resolved an issue where toggling the “Pull Goalie” feature on and off could leave an empty net permanently enabled or show incorrect statuses in the Settings menu.
• General Loading Stability: Fixed a potential crash during gameplay loading screens affecting Play Now, World of Chel (WOC), and HUT.
• Manual Passing (Found in Controller Settings)

WHEN SET TO OFF

• The power of the pass is controlled by the distance away from the targeted player.
• Holding the pass biases towards further players in the direction of the left analog stick
• More consistent pass targeting with less pass expression

WHEN SET TO ON

• The power of the pass is controlled by the user
• Holding the pass biases towards further players in the direction of the left analog stick
• More expression through passing, but with increased risk/reward

AI Decision-Making & Tactics

• Puck Possession & Retention: Offensive AI forwards with open ice will now maintain possession and carry the puck forward rather than dump it past opposing defenders prematurely.
• Penalty Kill Breakout Coverage: Defensive positioning on the PK breakout has been tuned;  defenders now back off slightly to cover mid-ice passing lanes more effectively rather than staying glued to forwards.
• Defensive Discipline: AI skaters will no longer perform diving poke checks outside of breakaways or odd-man rush situations.
• Playbook & Strategy Diagrams:
  • Fixed an issue where Set Team Power Play and Offensive Zone (OZ) strategy diagrams displayed player positions incorrectly.
  • Strategy playbooks in Threes are no longer restricted strictly to the chosen team.

Connected Franchise

Commissioner Tools & League Administration

• Expanded Override Results: League Commissioners now have access to Force OT Win and Force SO Win options when manually resolving game outcomes.
• Trade Approvals: Added missing inbox notifications when trades are approved by the Commissioner.
• Crossplay League Discovery: Added missing Crossplay filter options to the Find League browser panel.
• Rule & Settings Persistence:
  • Fixed an issue where league rules inadvertently reverted to default settings when adjusting team counts during the off-season.
  • Fixed custom user settings within Connected Franchise failing to save across title reboots.
• Playoff Formatting: The Wildcard spot setting is now properly enabled by default during league creation.

Stability, Crashes & Softlocks

• Resolved a softlock that occurred when accepting a game invite while simultaneously launching Connected Franchise.
• Fixed an assert error encountered when re-entering Connected Franchise through the EA Connect menu.
• Addressed an issue where the Place Bid and Propose Claim screen turned blank and failed to transition.
• Corrected a File Does Not Exist error occurring when downloading maximum custom rosters, ensuring the proper roster limit dialog displays.
• Fixed an error triggered when removing a manager or skater from the league while they were waiting in a pre-game lobby.
• Fixed missing Box Score data and post-match crashes when inspecting Home/Away stats for completed games.
• Resolved a softlock when viewing opponent lines after removing the first team alphabetically during the off-season.
• Fixed an Invalid Roster error when attempting to inspect box scores for games completed with guest participants.
• Resolved a softlock in Accessibility/Settings menus when navigating tabs during season advances.
• Fixed an issue where backing out of Game Setup left the user on a blank screen.
• Fixed an error that prevented player abuse reports from generating and submitting properly.

Free Agency, Claims & Salary Cap Logic

• Zero-Goalie Rosters: Fixed an issue preventing users from submitting a Free Agency claim for a goaltender when their active roster contained 0 goalies.
• Pre-Processing Cap Logic: Fixed constraints to allow submitting free agent bids that temporarily exceed salary cap limits before daily processing (processed claims will still strictly enforce the hard ceiling).
• Drop/Claim Dependencies: Fixed an issue where users were blocked from dropping a skater tied to another pending claim.
• Claim Priority & Submission: Fixed silent submission failures when setting a 4th pending claim priority to 5, as well as errors when repeatedly editing bid priorities.
• Free Agency Screen UI Polish:
  • Fixed minimum bid and salary sorting filters on the Free Agent and My Team screens.
  • Resolved a bug causing the skater counter to falsely inflate after rapidly selecting and deselecting players.
  • Corrected instances where the goalie bids incorrectly updated the skater legend.
  • Fixed the Claims Remaining tracker not updating without rebooting the game.
  • Addressed salary cap meters falsely displaying as 100% full when usable space remained.

Trading & Inbox Flow

• Corrected display issues on the Propose Trade screen where opposing team details were missing, or team names appeared swapped when exceeding the salary cap.
• Fixed an unintended pop-up warning stating an offer would clear when proposing a new counter-trade.
• Deleting a vetoed trade in one user’s inbox will no longer remove the notification from the recipient’s inbox.
• Fixed persistent unread notification pings appearing on Propose Trade, Edit Trade Block, and View Trade Block.
• Properly restored color coding for trade blocks (green for matching needs, red for surplus positions).
• Corrected Activity Feed trade summaries rendering from the opposing team’s perspective.
• Fixed text overlapping between long team names and Roster Space indicators in league notices.

Stats, Standings & Trophy Logic

• Conn Smythe Trophy: Retuned award logic to evaluate postseason individual performance accurately.
• Stats Central Tracking: Fixed player records and statistical totals failing to update properly following mid-season trades.
• Overtime Wins: OT wins are now accurately tallied in team win totals on Stats Central tiles.
• Goalie Leaderboards: Reordered goalie career stat columns to standard statistical ordering and restored missing goalie win data in widgets.
• Playoff Box Scores: Fixed game-winning goals (GWG) crediting the incorrect skater when multiple goals were scored, and restored the ‘SO’ shootout tag on box score summaries.

Lines, Rosters & In-Game Logic

• Fixed line edit modifications reverting when interacting with playbook filters, quick actions, or quick swaps.
• Fixed an issue where selecting a “Balanced Playbook” in Game Setup did not apply to in-game Edit Lines.
• Addressed mid-game goalie substitutions failing to swap netminders on the ice.
• Fixed opponent line scouting defaulting to the Anaheim Ducks lines instead of the active matchup.
• Fixed an issue where users on the losing team in the Stanley Cup Finals could control who received the Stanley Cup during celebration cinematics.
• Resolved missing playoff beards during postseason action. 
• Corrected traded goaltenders retaining masks and gear branding from their former clubs.

Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT)

XP Seasons & Wildcard Reward Paths

• Direct Reward Presentation: Reward paths now clearly display individual Player Items and exact reward quantities directly on the track, eliminating the need to unpack multi-item rewards.

Team Captains

• Captain Player Info: The Captain Player Info screen now clearly outlines each Captain’s specific boosts, roster requirements, and real-time progress based on your active lineup.
• Captain Compatibility: Added Captain Compatibility indicators to the Captain selection screen during Season rollover, allowing you to preview lineup synergy before making a commitment.

Quality of Life & Game Modes

• Skippable Line Animations: You can now instantly skip Line Combination animations, making lineup adjustments significantly faster.
• Player Collection Objectives: Introduced new Collection Objectives that reward players for building and completing Live Team Player collections.
• Cup Chase Enhancements: Matchup screens now display opponent OVR ratings. Select Cup Chase seasons now support one-time completion rewards for high-tier milestone achievements.
• Store Badging: Added visual store badges to clearly signal new pack drops and special promotional offers.

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Career Modes

Be a Pro

• Leadership Challenges: Coach Feedback values tracked during Leadership Challenges no longer reset after being promoted or demoted between forward/defensive lines.
• Captaincy Retention: Fixed an issue where team Captains were demoted to Alternate Captain upon re-signing with their current franchise.
• AHL Call-Up Logic: Addressed a roster assignment issue where freshly promoted AHL prospects were placed immediately into the NHL healthy scratch rotation.

Franchise Mode

• Coaching Schemes: Fixed an issue in scheme fit player conversations where player line strategies did not accurately map to head coach strategies.

Presentation, Visuals & Audio

Cinematics, Cameras & Arenas

• Jumbotron Updates: Added 23 authentic Jumbotron updates across NHL arenas, including team-specific intros, goal moments, crowd prompts, and win celebrations. Teams include: Boston, Buffalo, Calgary, Carolina, Colorado, Dallas, Detroit, Edmonton, Florida, LA, Nashville, New Jersey, NY Islanders, Pittsburgh, San Jose, Seattle, St. Louis, Toronto, Utah, Vancouver, Vegas, Washington, and Winnipeg.
• Camera Polish: Resolved drone cameras clipping through arena exterior walls, fixed blocked camera shots in Boston’s home arena, and corrected camera glitches occurring when skipping opening face-off sequences.
• Stanley Cup Celebrations: Fixed broken arm animations during locker room Stanley Cup celebrations and resolved transition jitter between player hug and flyby celebrations.
• Broadcast Netting & Projections: Resolved visibility clipping with the Jumbotron and safety netting during non-interactive sequences (NIS), and aligned Colorado’s on-ice intro projections with real-world reference.
• Crowd & Mascot Polish: Fixed crowd character clipping during close-up camera angles, corrected reversed Dallas Stars fan signs, and resolved mascot clipping through arena seating.
• Creation Zone & Player Models: Resolved helmet and chin strap sizing discrepancies on select skater models, fixed hair clipping through helmets, and addressed jersey/pant warping in the Creation Zone.
• In-Game Menus: Players will no longer be locked out of adjusting Team Strategies in the Pause and Pre-Game menus.

Commentary & Audio Fixes

• Player Name Pronunciations: Corrected broadcast commentary pronunciations for:
  • Gilbert, Marchand, Luostarinen, Rakell, Sasson, Greig, Minten, Eyssimont, and Bratt.
• Commentary Logic: Corrected situational lines referencing timeouts, resolved inaccurate bench-shortening comments following power-play goals, and prevented repeated player name calls during extended puck carries.
• Arena Audio: Fixed Jumbotron SFX incorrectly firing during intro sequences in Boston, Seattle, San Jose, and Nashville.

Equipment & Center Ice Additions

Equipment Updates

• Goalie Stick: True Catalyst Nitro
• Player Glove: True Catalyst Nitro
• Player Skate: CCM Tacks XR

Center Ice Art

• NHL: Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings

Authentic Uniform Updates

Canadian Hockey League (CHL)

Ontario Hockey League (OHL)

• Barrie Colts: Home & Away
• Brampton Steelheads: Home, Away & Third
• Brantford Bulldogs: Home, Away & Third
• Flint Firebirds: Home, Away & Third
• Guelph Storm: Home, Away & Third
• Kingston Frontenacs: Home & Away
• Kitchener Rangers: Home, Away & Third
• London Knights: Home & Away
• Niagara IceDogs: Home, Away & Third
• North Bay Battalion: Home, Away, Third & Fourth
• Oshawa Generals: Home, Away & Third
• Ottawa 67’s: Home & Away
• Owen Sound Attack: Home & Away
• Peterborough Petes: Home, Away & Third
• Saginaw Spirit: Home & Away
• Sarnia Sting: Home, Away & Third
• Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds: Home, Away & Third
• Sudbury Wolves: Home, Away & Third

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)

• Baie-Comeau Drakkar: Home & Away
• Blainville-Boisbriand Armada: Home & Away
• Charlottetown Islanders: Home, Away & Third
• Chicoutimi Saguenéens: Home, Away, Third & Fourth
• Drummondville Voltigeurs: Home, Away & Third
• Gatineau Olympiques: Home, Away & Third
• Halifax Mooseheads: Home, Away & Third
• Moncton Wildcats: Home & Away
• Newfoundland Regiment: Home & Away
• Quebec Remparts: Home, Away & Third
• Rimouski Océanic: Home & Away
• Rouyn-Noranda Huskies: Home & Away
• Saint John Sea Dogs: Home & Away
• Shawinigan Cataractes: Third
• Sherbrooke Phoenix: Home & Away
• Val-d’Or Foreurs: Home & Away
• Victoriaville Tigres: Home & Away

Western Hockey League (WHL)

• Brandon Wheat Kings: Home & Away
• Calgary Hitmen: Home, Away & Third
• Edmonton Oil Kings: Home, Away & Third
• Everett Silvertips: Home, Away & Third
• Kamloops Blazers: Home, Away & Third
• Kelowna Rockets: Home, Away & Third
• Lethbridge Hurricanes: Home, Away & Third
• Medicine Hat Tigers: Third
• Moose Jaw Warriors: Home, Away & Third
• Penticton Vees: Home, Away & Third
• Portland Winterhawks: Home, Away & Third
• Prince Albert Raiders: Home, Away & Third
• Prince George Cougars: Home & Away
• Red Deer Rebels: Home, Away & Third
• Regina Pats: Home, Away & Third
• Saskatoon Blades: Home & Away
• Seattle Thunderbirds: Home, Away & Third
• Spokane Chiefs: Home, Away & Third
• Swift Current Broncos: Home & Away
• Tri-City Americans: Home & Away
• Vancouver Giants: Home, Away & Third
• Victoria Royals: Home, Away & Third
• Wenatchee Wild: Third

Czech Extraliga

• Banes Motor České Budějovice: Home & Away
• BK Mladá Boleslav: Home & Away
• Bílí Tygři Liberec: Home & Away
• HC Dynamo Pardubice: Home, Away & Third
• HC Energie Karlovy Vary: Home & Away
• HC Kometa Brno: Home & Away
• HC Oceláři Třinec: Home & Away
• HC Olomouc: Home, Away & Third
• HC ŠKODA Plzeň: Home & Away
• HC Sparta Praha: Home, Away & Third
• HC VERVA Litvínov: Home & Away
• HC Vítkovice Ridera: Home & Away
• Mountfield HK: Home & Away
• Rytíři Kladno: Home & Away

HockeyAllsvenskan

• Roma/Visby Hockey: Home & Away