NHL 20 reveals ratings for cover star Auston Matthews, Tavares, Malkin and more

BarDown Staff

h/t Twitter/EASPORTSNHL

EA Sports’ ratings reveal for NHL 20 is starting to pick up some serious steam, with ratings for the 20th to 11th best players announced on Friday.

Among these are cover athlete Auston Matthews, as well as his Leafs teammate John Tavares. Both players got a 90 from EA, although Matthews clocks in as the game’s 15th best player while Tavares sits at No. 18.

The #NHL20 Cover Athlete @AM34 find himself as the #15 ranked player! Matthews has become one of the most exciting players to watch day in and day out. It’s safe to say that will transfer over to #NHL20 with his 90 OVR rating! #NHL20Top50 @MapleLeafs pic.twitter.com/hKrV5yG2fu
— #NHL20 (@EASPORTSNHL) August 30, 2019

The life-long Leafs fan @91Tavares continues to impress. His 47 goals and 88 points were both career highs in his first year with the @MapleLeafs. How many does Tavares put up this year? #NHL20 #NHL20Top50 pic.twitter.com/shX4R1r7Cr
— #NHL20 (@EASPORTSNHL) August 30, 2019

We also got ratings for a couple other stars, including Evgeni Malkin, Steven Stamkos and Johnny Gaudreau.

All we have left to go are the top ten! How will the best of the best stack up?

Johnny Hockey @johngaudreau03 is #20 on the #NHL20Top50 and one of the most elusive players in #NHL20! His 96 Puck Control rating will make no move too difficult! @NHLFlames pic.twitter.com/sCjIGCcajm
— #NHL20 (@EASPORTSNHL) August 30, 2019

The 10th overall pick in 2015 comes in at #19 in the #NHL20Top50! The @Avalanche sniper should remain on this #NHL20 list for years to come! pic.twitter.com/AmH9lNM1Zk
— #NHL20 (@EASPORTSNHL) August 30, 2019

Not many players have a nose for the net quite like @Bmarch63! His 90 body checking alongside of a 92 passing rating will make him a dynamic player on both ends of the ice for the @NHLBruins in #NHL20! #NHL20Top50 pic.twitter.com/pxp3cHy5mx
— #NHL20 (@EASPORTSNHL) August 30, 2019

The long-overlooked @johngibson35 has been a quiet superstar for the @AnaheimDucks. His .921 career save percentage is one of the highest in recent memory making him find a well deserved spot on the #NHL20Top50! #NHL20 pic.twitter.com/alWes8x3B7
— #NHL20 (@EASPORTSNHL) August 30, 2019

Underrated no more! @Barkovsasha95 gets the respect he has always deserved as one of the most well-rounded players in #NHL20. His 5 star Puck Skills, Shooting and Defensive categories leave no limit to what he’ll do on the ice for the @FLAPanthers! #NHL20Top50 pic.twitter.com/A7OoULz8l6
— #NHL20 (@EASPORTSNHL) August 30, 2019

With 4 Selke trophies under his belt, it’s no wonder why Bergeron is our #13th ranked player! The defensive juggernaut continues to be a feared forward in #NHL20. @NHLBruins #NHL20Top50 pic.twitter.com/Sf75hChniu
— #NHL20 (@EASPORTSNHL) August 30, 2019

Owning one of the most dynamic shots, highlighted with a 94 rating in Slap Shot Power, @RealStamkos91 looks to be a monster in #NHL20. The @TBLightning forward highlights one of the most elite teams in recent memory! #NHL20Top50 pic.twitter.com/QK4M6491kX
— #NHL20 (@EASPORTSNHL) August 30, 2019

GENO! The @Penguins star comes in at 90 OVR and is a rare combination of skill and size! His 94 Slap Shot Power ensures he remains one of the best shooters in #NHL20! #NHL20Top50 pic.twitter.com/oupsz7xOpl
— #NHL20 (@EASPORTSNHL) August 30, 2019

h/t Twitter/EASPORTSNHL