Subban named NHL 19 cover athlete

P.K. Subban will be the face of the NHL in video-game form.

The star Nashville Predators defenseman was announced as the cover athlete for EA Sports' NHL 19 at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.

"Growing up, and still to this day, my friends and I love seeing who is on the cover and ultimately getting to play the game," Subban said in a press release. "Being the cover athlete for NHL 19, for me, represents growth within our sport, embracing different personalities, and showing that anything is possible. I'm honored to be able to sport the Smashville colors on this year's cover."