1. What is Save Percentage?

Save Percentage (Save%) is a statistic in ice hockey that represents the percentage of shots on goal a goaltender stops. It's a key metric for evaluating a goalie's performance.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Save Percentage 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 crucial for evaluating goalie performance, comparing goalies across teams, and making roster decisions. NHL goalies typically have save percentages between .900 and .930.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of saves and total shots faced. Both values must be valid (saves ≤ shots, shots > 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good save percentage in the NHL?
A: Generally, .915 or above is considered good, .920+ is excellent, and .930+ is elite.

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

Q3: How does this differ from goals against average (GAA)?
A: GAA measures goals allowed per 60 minutes, while save percentage measures the proportion of shots stopped regardless of game time.

Q4: Can save percentage be over 100%?
A: No, since you can't save more shots than you face, the maximum is 100%.

Q5: Why do NHL stats show save percentage as .925 instead of 92.5%?
A: Hockey tradition displays save percentage as a decimal to three places, like batting averages in baseball.