EA Sports has officially kicked off the ratings reveal for NHL 26, showcasing the league's top defensemen. Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks has been crowned the top defender with an impressive 95 OVR, thanks to his exceptional mobility and speed. Hughes not only leads his position but also ranks among the top five players in the entire game.

Hot on his heels is Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche, also boasting a 95 OVR. While Makar shares the same overall rating, his speed and passing stats are slightly lower, placing him sixth overall in the game.

Chasing the top duo are Zach Werenski, Roman Josi, Victor Hedman, and Rasmus Dahlin, each with a 92 OVR. This rating is enough for Werenski and Josi to secure spots in the overall top 20.

Here’s a detailed look at the top 20 defensemen in NHL 26:

• Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks: (95 OVR)
• Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche: (95 OVR)
• Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets: (92 OVR)
• Roman Josi, Nashville Predators: (92 OVR)
• Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning: (92 OVR)
• Rasmus Dahlin, Buffalo Sabres: (92 OVR)
• Miro Heiskanen, Dallas Stars: (91 OVR)
• Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes: (90 OVR)
• Josh Morrissey, Winnipeg Jets: (90 OVR)
• Adam Fox, New York Rangers: (90 OVR)
• Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators: (89 OVR)
• Gustav Forsling, Florida Panthers: (89 OVR)
• Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins: (89 OVR)
• Evan Bouchard, Edmonton Oilers: (88 OVR)
• Colton Parayko, St. Louis Blues: (88 OVR)
• Moritz Seider, Detroit Red Wings: (88 OVR)
• Dougie Hamilton, New Jersey Devils: (88 OVR)
• John Carlson, Washington Capitals: (88 OVR)
• Noah Dobson, Montreal Canadiens: (88 OVR)
• Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings: (88 OVR)

These ratings set the stage for an exciting season in NHL 26, promising fans a highly competitive and immersive gaming experience.