Playing against computer is impossible

User Rating: 6 | NHL 21 (Super Deluxe Edition) PS4

I bought this game so excited to play it. I set my difficulty to the same I always use for every game, 'pro.' Never was I so frustrated with playing against the computer. I play franchise mode and I never had issues playing against the computer. But in this game, I literally can't pass or do anything without getting my pass intercepted or getting hit and knocked down over and over. The computer is literally impossible to play against when, in previous games, you at least had a chance to compete. This game basically sets you up to lose.