Penalty Kill

[ferriscj24]

In offline Dynasty mode has anyone experiences the computer team scoring when on the Power Play just about every time they are on one?

[tgalv]

playing with any of the patches?

the first one really cut down on the AI's PP effectiveness. haven't got to play with the second one yet.

[Inhocmark]

Quote: Originally Posted by ferriscj24

In offline Dynasty mode has anyone experiences the computer team scoring when on the Power Play just about every time they are on one?

I find it depends on how you attack the penalty kill. If you're one of those players who thinks you can hit the lead pass everytime from deep in your zone then yes, getting scored on frequently against a tough AI shouldn't be all that surprising.

Even before the first patch (where my kill rate was decent, even better since) I've tried to avoid the temptation to play like it was 5 on 5 situation. I've made sure as well to keep my players in their position based on whatever PK strategy chosen and unless there's a 100% clean outlet pass for a break, I dump the puck.

[LP]

Dump the puck, and make them work between the blue lines.

[Blue Jacket]

MY PKs offline are around 85-90%. I really think the CPU does a terrible job attacking the PP. They just slap bad shot after bad shot.

[playmaker7]

I have the worst PK in my dynasty. I always dump but the cpu always gets a goal on a shot Fleury should easily stop. Idk what the problem is

[allstar3970]

min used to be weak, but definitely improved it by playing more conservatively and frequently changing lines to keep fresh players out.

[kt-od]

Quote: Originally Posted by Inhocmark

I find it depends on how you attack the penalty kill. If you're one of those players who thinks you can hit the lead pass everytime from deep in your zone then yes, getting scored on frequently against a tough AI shouldn't be all that surprising. Even before the first patch (where my kill rate was decent, even better since) I've tried to avoid the temptation to play like it was 5 on 5 situation. I've made sure as well to keep my players in their position based on whatever PK strategy chosen and unless there's a 100% clean outlet pass for a break, I dump the puck.

Quote: Originally Posted by allstar3970

min used to be weak, but definitely improved it by playing more conservatively and frequently changing lines to keep fresh players out.

This has been the key for me as well during PK. I was at the bottom of PK% at first. I have built my way back up to the middle now with about 30 games left.

Before I started playing position and changing lines more frequently I had a 60% PK, now I have a 92% PK. So, it definitely makes a difference playing position and getting fresh legs. Also, I dump the puck every time I get it.