It was released on September 10, 2013 in North America, September 12, 2013 in Australasia, and on September 13, 2013 in Europe. The game was the 23rd in the "NHL" video game series and is the sequel to "NHL 13". New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur is shown on the cover of the game. This is the first time since "NHL 97" that a goaltender has been featured on the cover.