Tactics Question

[Powerslave]

I've been watching the last few games of my Ducks team with the game view mode and noticed a few things that I haven't been able to change. First, it seems my forwards always opt for a point shot even if they are in prime shooting position. I've tried changing offensive zone tactics as well as giving each forward a tendency to shoot and defenseman to pass. Another thing I haven't been able to change is the way my defensemen check forwards. I notice that whenever my forwards skate down the wings and try to cut on net, most often they will get checked off the puck by the defender. I can't seem to get my defensemen to do this, they usually let the forward skate right passed and try to steal the puck from behind, which doesn't work as often as a good check.

[Minstrel]

Regarding your last question do you have your defense set to collapse? If not that may get you more of what you are looking for. Keep in mind that's a more risky way for your d to play so they might get beat more often unless they can handle playing that style.

[Powerslave]

I'll give it a shot and see what happens, thanks for the advice.

Another question, I have line matching set up for home games and it works well in shutting down the opposing top lines. How do you change the tactics around for road games?

[Minstrel]

For road games you'd have to change your settings, but you could save them and then reload them depending on if you were home or away. Personally I linematch heavily (as I have two lines I match actually) and I don't change my tactics when on the road...