Tricky,if not impossible to fix that,it's been an issue for a long time.
If we had the possibility to edit CPU tactics to dump more,then it'll probably get better.
Maybe play a exhibition game,then edit CPU team and replay it.
Think you should be able to switch sides in exhibition mode.
One other thing I've noticed is the higher the CPU difficulty slider is set,the more insane herky jerkey moves they make before getting the puck in.
It's a gameplay issue,sadly