I think there should be a reward for the defending team when they don't allow a goal against full pressure. Perhaps restore their energy depending on how much time they against full pressure before they got rid of it. If they kill off all 30 sec of full pressure their energy should restore fully.
I dont think the game is going to steer away from the pressure system, so might as well figure out how to use it in a balanced way. What does everyone else think?
Not a bad idea, especially if the system remains unchanged. Personally I'd prefer dialing back the system a bit. I think the pressure system would be way better if the meter got reset to zero upon every non-icing faceoff. This would limit how often full pressure activates, and likely only when a team actually has sustained pressure in the zone. This also rewards the defending team better. If they can force the attacking team into a shot that deflects out of play or the goalie can cover, pressure would then be removed. This works closer to the real NHL as a non-icing stoppage of play allows a line change witu fresh players.
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