# NHL 19 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NHL_19 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NHL_19.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHL_19 > Source revision: 1350429187 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2018 video game 2018 video game NHL 19 Cover art featuring P. K. Subban Developer EA Vancouver Publisher EA Sports Series NHL Engine Ignite Platforms PlayStation 4 Xbox One Release September 14, 2018 Genre Sports Modes Single-player, multiplayer ***NHL 19*** is an [ice hockey](/source/Ice_hockey) [simulation video game](/source/Simulation_video_game) developed by [EA Vancouver](/source/EA_Vancouver) and published by [EA Sports](/source/EA_Sports). It was released on [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4) and [Xbox One](/source/Xbox_One) on September 14, 2018. It is the 28th installment in the [*NHL* video game series](/source/NHL_(video_game_series)) and features [Nashville Predators](/source/Nashville_Predators) defenseman [P. K. Subban](/source/P._K._Subban) on the cover,[1] while the 'Ultimate' and 'Legends' game editions cover art features [Wayne Gretzky](/source/Wayne_Gretzky) from the [Edmonton Oilers](/source/Edmonton_Oilers).[2] The [Finnish](/source/Finland) and [Swedish](/source/Sweden) exclusive covers feature [Patrik Laine](/source/Patrik_Laine) from [Winnipeg Jets](/source/Winnipeg_Jets) and [William Nylander](/source/William_Nylander) from [Toronto Maple Leafs](/source/Toronto_Maple_Leafs), respectively.[3] The online servers for the game were shut down on November 7, 2023.[4] This was the last yeat that the NHL on NBC graphics package and score bugs were in game.[5] ## New features *NHL 19* included new game modes that allowed players to play on outdoor rinks, online. With new gameplay technology, [EA Sports](/source/EA_Sports) also announced that skating had more acceleration, action, speed, and responsiveness than in previous installments.[6] *NHL 19*’s new feature “World of Chel” allows the player to explore various modes while maintaining the player's character progression.[7] In the mode “Ones,” players face-off in a 1 v 1 v 1 game setting on a frozen pond. Capturing the action in a more realistic environment. A leveling system was also introduced in “World of Chel” which increases the players level while playing and unlocking boxes to gain more loot for their characters, *World of Chel* also has no [microtransactions](/source/Microtransaction).[8] ## Soundtrack The soundtrack for the game features 20 songs from various artists, including [Twenty One Pilots](/source/Twenty_One_Pilots), [Imagine Dragons](/source/Imagine_Dragons), [grandson](/source/Grandson_(musician)), [Greta Van Fleet](/source/Greta_Van_Fleet), [Panic! at the Disco](/source/Panic!_at_the_Disco), [Parquet Courts](/source/Parquet_Courts), Canadian rockers [Arkells](/source/Arkells), and Finnish rap-duo [JVG](/source/JVG_(band)).[9] ## Reception *NHL 19* Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic (PS4) 80/100[10] (XONE) 82/100[11] Review scores Publication Score Game Informer 8.5/10[12] GameSpot 8/10[7] IGN 8.9/10[13] Forbes 8.2/10[15] Inside Hockey 5/5[16] USgamer 3.5/5[14] *NHL 19* received "favorable" reviews from critics for both platforms, with a weighted average score of 80 out of 100, based on 29 critics, for PS4,[10] and 82/100, based on 20 critics, for Xbox One,[11] on [review aggregator](/source/Review_aggregator) [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic). *NHL 19’*s extensive customization features was met with particular praise. The number of options creates many unique looks to use and personalized ways to play.[13] Reviewers also shared positive opinions on the new Real player motion animation technology.[17] Despite the generally positive reception,[18] there was also some criticism aimed at *NHL 19*.[15] Editor Brian Mazique from *[Forbes](/source/Forbes)* stated in summary of his review: "On the downside, there is a lack of customization, some collision-detection issues, as well as some dated and less-than-impressive presentation elements."[15] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Subban Named Cover Athlete for EA Sports NHL 19"](https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/subban-named-cover-athlete-for-ea-sports-nhl-19/c-299143472). 20 June 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180912091901/https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/subban-named-cover-athlete-for-ea-sports-nhl-19/c-299143472) from the original on 2018-09-12. Retrieved 2018-09-12. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Edtions_2-0)** ["NHL 19 Cover Athletes"](https://www.easports.com/nhl/nhl-19-cover-athletes#gretzky). *EA Sports*. Electronic Arts Inc. 19 October 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181005014612/https://www.easports.com/nhl/nhl-19-cover-athletes#gretzky) from the original on 5 October 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["William Nylander pryder NHL 19-omslaget i Sverige"](https://www.gamereactor.se/nyheter/641323/William+Nylander+pryder+NHL+19omslaget+i+Sverige/). *Gamereactor* (in Swedish). 2 August 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180803223919/https://www.gamereactor.se/nyheter/641323/William+Nylander+pryder+NHL+19omslaget+i+Sverige/) from the original on 3 August 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["I-Q"](https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/i-q?setLocale=en-us). *Electronic Arts Inc*. Retrieved October 6, 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["I-Q"](https://www.guidestash.com/news/nhl-20/nhl-20-announcers-revealed-by-ea-canada/). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["NHL Video Games - Official EA Site"](https://www.easports.com/nhl/features). 19 October 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180912130925/https://www.easports.com/nhl/features) from the original on 12 September 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2018. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-gamespotreview_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-gamespotreview_7-1) Makuch, Eddie (13 September 2018). ["NHL 19 Review - A Barnburner"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nhl-19-review-a-barnburner/1900-6416989/). *GameSpot*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180928121513/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nhl-19-review-a-barnburner/1900-6416989/) from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Sarkar, Samit (September 13, 2018). ["NHL 19's online overhaul is a surprising triumph"](https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2018/9/13/17856420/nhl-19-review-xbox-one-ps4-ea-sports). *Polygon*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181007073729/https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2018/9/13/17856420/nhl-19-review-xbox-one-ps4-ea-sports) from the original on October 7, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["NHL 19 Soundtrack revealed"](https://www.easports.com/nhl/news/2018/find-a-groove-with-the-nhl-19-official-soundtrack). 19 October 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181003125714/https://www.easports.com/nhl/news/2018/find-a-groove-with-the-nhl-19-official-soundtrack) from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MCPS4_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MCPS4_10-1) ["NHL 19 for PlayStation 4 Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/nhl-19/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4). *Metacritic*. Retrieved July 9, 2023. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MCXONE_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MCXONE_11-1) ["NHL 19 for Xbox One Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/nhl-19/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one). *Metacritic*. Retrieved July 9, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Bertz, Matt (17 September 2018). ["NHL 19 Review – Top Shelf Snipe"](https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nhl-19/top-shelf-snipe). *Game Informer*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190821215558/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nhl-19/top-shelf-snipe) from the original on 21 August 2019. Retrieved October 4, 2018. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-IGNreview_13-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-IGNreview_13-1) Macy, Seth (September 14, 2018). ["NHL 19 Review"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/09/14/nhl-19-review). *IGN*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181007040318/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/09/14/nhl-19-review) from the original on October 7, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Bailey, Kat (13 September 2018). ["NHL 19 Review"](https://www.usgamer.net/articles/nhl-19-review). *USgamer*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180928161314/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/nhl-19-review) from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2018. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-forbes_15-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-forbes_15-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-forbes_15-2) Mazique, Brian (13 September 2018). ["'NHL 19' Review: The Good, The Bad And The Bottom Line"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/games/2018/09/13/nhl-19-review-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bottom-line/?sh=1015f6574de0). *Forbes.com*. Retrieved October 4, 2018.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Greenstein, Kevin (18 September 2018). ["NHL 19 Review: Legend & Lore"](https://insidehockey.com/nhl-19-review-legend-lore/). *Inside Hockey*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181002214953/https://insidehockey.com/nhl-19-review-legend-lore/) from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Bertz, Matt (June 20, 2018). ["Six Changes That Make NHL 19 The Most Promising Hockey Game Of The Generation"](https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2018/06/20/six-changes-that-make-nhl-19-the-most-promising-hockey-game-of-the-generation). *Gameinformer*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181007040016/https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2018/06/20/six-changes-that-make-nhl-19-the-most-promising-hockey-game-of-the-generation) from the original on October 7, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Blackburn_2018_18-0)** Blackburn, Pete (September 14, 2018). 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