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I'll see what I can find out. Keep in mind though that even real world pros don't pick up every interception they seemingly should as well. You're never really guaranteed an interception is going to happen. Your chances are higher though due to positioning and ability ratings. Typically, as gamers, we feel there should always be a guaranteed outcome if we're playing right. Hockey is an incredibly random sport and we try to replicate that in the game. It's no easy task to get perfect. I just think it might be best to set expectations more accordingly for plays like this where there isn't an obvious issue not causing the pick up.
I'll let you know when I have more details.
Thats where the serie took a wrong turn. You straight up victimizing that dman. In real life, players have 100% control of their body, they only have themself to blame if the puck goes through. If the player is in good position, and spent a reasonable amount of attribute points, he should 100% get the puck, the onus should be on the passer to not force it. Otherwise it's neither realistic nor fair outcome for the defender in a competitive videogame.
- EA_Aljo10 months ago
Community Manager
How is it realistic for a player to 100% intercept the puck? There are instances where they don't make interceptions in the real world despite good positioning. I also see more intercepts than not in the game. Good positioning is very often rewarded. Many of the videos we get also show reaction time being the issue. When passes come from too close to the defender. I'm not saying that's the case here, but it's also something to keep in mind when feeling like a pass should have been intercepted.