How to score easier in NHL 11?

In NHL 11, every time I play someone, whether its the computer or Xbox LIVE, every time the opposing team approaches my goal to score, there is 3 or 4 players approaching the goal and with that, are able to pass to each other and score easily. When I intercept a pass or get the puck, I approach the goal, but it's only me, and my teammates are slowly skating behind, not being able to pass to. This makes it hard to score. Is there any way to make my teammates follow me, or is it something I'm doing wrong? Help!