This iteration of EA's NHL franchise had fighting return to the gameplay in addition to adding double minor penalties. It features all the rosters and teams from the 1995-96 season. The graphics for the PC version of the game used 2D sprites on a 3D background. The game did not see a Saturn or PlayStation version, though NHL 97 would.The cover features Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman and New Jersey Devils captain Scott Stevens battling for a puck. NHL 96 represents the last year that more than a single athlete is featured on the cover of the game.
