NHL 26 Wildcard Mode | My First Game Ever! Beginner Gameplay

Starting fresh in NHL 26 can be both exciting and nerve-racking, and in my very first game of Wildcard Mode, I got the full experience.

From the opening faceoff, the pace was fast and relentless. Shots clanged off the post, defenders blocked crucial opportunities, and goalies made highlight-reel saves. Despite being brand new to the game, I pushed the match all the way through one scoreless period, a tense overtime, and finally a dramatic shootout.

For fans of hockey games, this is the rawest first look at NHL 26 — no experience, no polish, just a beginner learning the ropes while still chasing the win.