GAA Calculator
Calculate Goals Against Average for hockey, soccer, and lacrosse goalkeepers
Calculate Goals Against Average
Different sports have different GAA benchmarks
Total goals conceded during play
Standard game length (regulation)
Time goaltender was in net
GAA Results
Season Projection
*Based on current GAA performance
Formula: GAA = (Goals Allowed ÷ Minutes Played) × Game Duration
Calculation: (3 ÷ 60) × 60 = 3.000
Note: Lower GAA indicates better goaltending performance
Performance Analysis
Example Calculation
NHL Game Example
Goals allowed: 3
Minutes played: 58 minutes
Game duration: 60 minutes (NHL standard)
Calculation
GAA = (Goals Allowed ÷ Minutes Played) × Game Duration
GAA = (3 ÷ 58) × 60
GAA = 0.0517 × 60
GAA = 3.103
Interpretation
A GAA of 3.103 indicates average NHL backup goaltender performance. For improvement, focus on positioning, rebound control, and reading plays.
NHL GAA Benchmarks
NHL Historical Leaders
All-Time Career Leader
Alec Connell: 1.916 GAA
Active 1924-1937
Modern Era Leader
Dominik Hašek: 2.202 GAA
Active 1990-2008
Active Leader (as of 2024)
Tuukka Rask: 2.264 GAA
Career 2007-2022
Factors Affecting GAA
Team Defense
Quality of defensive play affects shot quality
Shot Quality
High-danger chances vs. low-danger shots
Playing Time
More minutes can lead to fatigue
Empty Net Goals
Not counted in GAA calculation
Improve Your GAA
Work on positioning and angle play
Practice rebound control techniques
Study game video for pattern recognition
Improve communication with defense
Focus on mental preparation and focus
Understanding Goals Against Average (GAA)
What is GAA?
Goals Against Average (GAA) is a statistical measure that represents the average number of goals a goaltender allows per game of regulation time. It's one of the primary metrics used to evaluate goaltender performance across hockey, soccer, and lacrosse.
How is it Used?
- •Comparing goaltender performance across different teams
- •Contract negotiations and salary arbitration
- •Award voting (Vezina Trophy, Cy Young equivalent)
- •Fantasy sports and statistical analysis
Calculation Formula
GAA = (Goals Allowed ÷ Minutes Played) × Game Duration
Standardized to regulation game length
Important Notes
- ✓Includes regulation and overtime goals
- ×Excludes shootout goals
- ×Excludes empty net goals
- ✓Lower values indicate better performance
Limitations of GAA
While GAA is a valuable statistic, it has some limitations that should be considered:
- • Team defensive performance significantly affects individual GAA
- • Doesn't account for shot quality or quantity faced
- • Can be influenced by playing style and system
- • Should be used alongside other metrics like save percentage