NHL 26 Joins Xbox Free Play Days Lineup
NHL 26 drops into Xbox Free Play Days this weekend alongside Age of Wonders 4 and more. Gamers get a no-risk taste of the latest puck sim, complete with updated rosters and Olympic modes. It's prime time for fans to test-drive next-gen action while real NHLers battle in Milano Cortina.
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