NHL 09 Patch Update From David Littman

[Donovan]

Quote: Originally Posted by tgalv

sounds good, but did they make it easier to score from in close or make the goalies a little less stonewall like? because in my experience playing online, if both teams play solid defense with a cpu goalie and aren't doing cheese shots, the games tend to be pretty low scoring already. and making it easier to miss the net on breakaways seems like the last thing that needed to be fixed imo.

I agree. I noticed in my first few post-patch games that I was missing the net way more while coming up the wing, and while doing wrap arounds etc. Its a little annoying actually, maybe more realistic, but if I can't score in close or on breakaways I need to be able to score somehow.

[catcatch22]

Quote: Originally Posted by tgalv

sounds good, but did they make it easier to score from in close or make the goalies a little less stonewall like? because in my experience playing online, if both teams play solid defense with a cpu goalie and aren't doing cheese shots, the games tend to be pretty low scoring already. and making it easier to miss the net on breakaways seems like the last thing that needed to be fixed imo.

After seeing you play in person I am quite surprised of all people you would have a problem scoring on a breakaway.

[tabulaRasa]

Like the fixes, but come on, in a real game you never see as many stick lifts as in NHL09, it´s insane online in ranked games, pure abuse.

[Donovan]

Scoring seems down for me with the new patch. My last three games were a 1-0 win, 2-0 loss, a 2-1 loss. I raised shot accuracy all the way up after game 2, not sure how that will affect it long term. I only play on All Star and am having a hell of a time scoring despite 30-35 shots a game, lots of diverse shots, not weak slapshots from outside as soon as I enter the zone.

[draven085]

I concur that the changes to shot accuracy without in turn also dumbing down the goalies is somewhat disconcerting. With a number of people reporting difficulties scoring prior to the patch, myself included, this seems like an odd design choice. Given my own struggles scoring I'm tempted to stick with the unpatched version of the game unless other users report solid scoring results after patching. Since I'm not having as much trouble generating CPU penalties as some folks seem to be I don't mind sticking with the unpatched version of the game.

[Rock]

I was wondering if anyone knew if you can download the patch for the 360 online through your PC because I am not signed up on xbox live. Thanks

[dave374]

Six powerplays in one game for yours truly!
Woot!
I may have to actually decrease the penalty slider. No, really...

PS3 flickering gone.

Goal scoring wasn't an issue in my game, though I play on pro level.

Good patch.

[Papa Burgundy]

gah, I can't wait for this patch to be out on 360. Sounds like they did a great job.