## BREAKDOWN {#top}

- [WELCOME TO THE 99 CLUB ](#welcome-to-99)
- [99 ISN&#39;T GIVEN. IT&#39;S EARNED.](#a-99-isnt-given)
- [WHAT 99 FEELS LIKE IN NHL 27 ](#what-99-feels-like)

## **WELCOME TO THE 99 CLUB {#welcome-to-99}**

Connor McDavid has made EA SPORTS NHL history. 

We are proud to introduce the EA SPORTS NHL 99 Club, with Connor McDavid as its first-ever member.

His resume speaks for itself: multiple Hart Memorial and Art Ross Trophies. [His 99 OVR rating](/games/nhl/ratings/player-ratings/connor-mc-david/9857) is a direct reflection of his consistent performance and standard-setting play on the ice.

![EA Sports NHL 27 99 Club promotional graphic featuring Connor McDavid in an Edmonton Oilers uniform raising his stick under a spotlight in a dark arena.](https://drop-assets.ea.com/images/5wRER6FpcEB5e92CWrSbg9/fb248d259193c4d9060ff066ef27dd05/NHL27_99Club_McDavid_1920x1080.png?im=AspectCrop=%2816,9%29,xPosition=0.5,yPosition=0.5)
### **99 ISN&#39;T GIVEN. IT&#39;S EARNED. {#a-99-isnt-given}**

A 99 OVR is the ceiling of our rating system, representing a standard that few reach. It is reserved for players who demonstrate mastery across almost every facet of the game.

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### **WHAT 99 FEELS LIKE IN NHL 27 {#what-99-feels-like}**

McDavid’s real-world dominance translates directly to how he plays in NHL 27.

- **Explosive Speed:** Create separation and attack defenders off the rush.
- **Elite Vision:** Find passing lanes and opportunities others can’t.
- **Unmatched Puck Control:** Attack at speed and weave through traffic without slowing down.


There’s elite. There’s generational. And now, there’s 99.

Welcome to the 99 Club, Connor McDavid

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30+ years in the making: Connor McDavid becomes EA SPORTS NHL’s first 99 CLUB player. Read on for all the details.

NHL 27: Welcome to the 99 Club, Connor McDavid

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