1. What is Goalie Save Percentage?

Save percentage (Save%) is a statistic in many sports that measures the percentage of shots on goal a goaltender stops. It's a key metric for evaluating goaltender performance in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and other sports.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( saves \) — Number of shots successfully stopped by the goalie
• \( shots \) — Total number of shots faced by the goalie

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of total shots were saved by the goalie.

3. Importance of Save Percentage

Details: Save percentage is one of the most important statistics for evaluating goaltender performance. A higher save percentage indicates better performance. In professional hockey, elite goaltenders typically have save percentages above .920 (92.0%).

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of saves and total shots faced. Both values must be positive numbers, and saves cannot exceed shots.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good save percentage in hockey?
A: In the NHL, a save percentage above .915 is considered good, while elite goaltenders often have percentages above .920.

Q2: Does save percentage account for shot difficulty?
A: No, basic save percentage treats all shots equally. Advanced metrics like "high-danger save percentage" account for shot quality.

Q3: How does save percentage differ from goals against average?
A: Save percentage measures the percentage of shots stopped, while GAA measures goals allowed per game regardless of shots faced.

Q4: Can save percentage exceed 100%?
A: No, since you can't save more shots than you face. Values above 100% indicate incorrect data input.

Q5: Why might save percentage be misleading?
A: It can be inflated by facing few low-quality shots or deflated by facing many high-quality chances.