I took 43 shots in online game....

[oldrockinguy]

and DID NOT SCORE!!! OMG!! I am obviously doing something wrong. Please help!! I do not know hockey that well, what is the best strategy to set up your shots? Thanks guys!

[akula]

you are shooting from wide angles, shooting weak shots (backhands etc.)

try : slapshots or wristshots from the slot, point shots w/ traffic, deking the goalie, cross-crease/one-timers (only when the opportunity is there)

[oldrockinguy]

what about those settings? The defense pressure, forecheck etc. camera angles? Any other advice? Thanks!!

[oldrockinguy]

also, what team is a good one to use? I know nothing about hockey!

[ch46647]

Capitals, Blackhawks, Flyers are three very good teams.

Just stick with it and keep practicing, you will get better. This game is amazing but there is definitely a learning curve.

Here are the settings I use when playing on-line with the Capitals. Honestly, it is whatever you feel comfortable and I often switch during the game.

Defense- Collapsing (Helps protect the middle of the ice)
Pressure- Full Pressure
Forecheck- 2-1-2 (High)

Offense- I use "crash the net", or "overload" on most my lines
Breakout- Full out rush (Will make players immediately rush up the ice when you get possesion of the puck)

Hope this helps...

[oldrockinguy]

the problem is I never played this before so I don't know what all the settings mean, and the manual is worthless. What camera angle do you use?

[Whammer]

Just shoot from anywhere!
I don't tend to take a lot of shots, I like to move the puck and get into position for legit scoring chances, but the goalie's seem unreal under those conditions. Where aren't they good? Odd bad angle shots! I can't tell you how many times my goalie has let in a shot from a position that I would NEVER shoot from. It's garbage!

I hate to waste position by taking crap shots, like I see going in, but maybe that's what I need to start doing.

[born_bad]

The fact that you take that many shots in a game set with 5 minute periods (the default for online play) leads me to believe you must have pretty much crossed into the offensive zone and taken a shot almost immediately. Those are probably very low % shots you're taking. You have to work in the zone to get good quality scoring chances and that can take a little time, which results in much fewer shots on goal, but since they're better scoring chances, they have a better chance of landing in the back of the net.

Go into practice mode and do some 5 on 0 and 5 on 5 play in the offensive zone and practice moving the puck around, looking for the best shot.