NHL 2K6 is a video game that simulates the sport of ice hockey. It was released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Xbox 360 consoles. It is part of the NHL 2K series, which is developed by Kush Games and Visual Concepts, and published by 2K Sports. The game features various modes, such as season, franchise, tournament, and online multiplayer. It also introduces a new feature called “crease control”, which allows the player to control the goalie and make saves using the touch-screen or analog stick. The game has different cover athletes depending on the region: Marty Turco for the United States, Mats Sundin for Canada and Europe, and Alexander Ovechkin for Russia.