Goalie Save Percentage Calculator
Calculate hockey goaltender save percentage and performance statistics
Calculate Save Percentage
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Total shots on goal (excluding blocked shots and misses)
Number of shots stopped by the goalie
Goaltender Statistics
Season Projection (82 games)
*Based on 65 shots per game average
Formula: Save % = (Saves ÷ Shots) × 100
Calculation: (59 ÷ 65) × 100 = 90.77%
Excludes: Blocked shots, missed shots, shootout attempts
Performance Analysis
Example Calculation
NHL Game Example
Shots against: 65
Saves made: 59
Goals allowed: 6
Calculation
Save % = (Saves ÷ Shots) × 100
Save % = (59 ÷ 65) × 100
Save % = 0.9077 × 100
Save % = 90.77%
NHL Save % Benchmarks
Notable Records
Highest Season Save %
Dominik Hasek: 93.7% (1998-99)
Modern Era Leader
Tim Thomas: 93.8% (2010-11)
Career Leader (min. 300 GP)
Dominik Hasek: 92.2%
Related Statistics
Goals Against Average
Average goals allowed per 60 minutes
Quality Starts
Games with SV% above league median
Goals Saved Above Average
Goals prevented vs. average goalie
Goaltending Tips
Focus on positioning and angle play
Track the puck at all times
Control rebounds and limit second chances
Communication with defensemen is key
Mental preparation and focus are crucial
Understanding Goalie Save Percentage
What is Save Percentage?
Save percentage (SV%) is a statistical measure that determines the percentage of shots a goaltender successfully saves relative to the total shots faced. It's one of the most important metrics for evaluating goaltender performance.
Why is it Important?
- •Provides a standardized measure of goaltending performance
- •Accounts for shot volume and difficulty
- •Used for contract negotiations and awards
- •Helps coaches make strategic decisions
Calculation Formula
Save % = (Saves ÷ Total Shots) × 100
Or: Save % = ((Shots - Goals) ÷ Shots) × 100
What's Not Included
- ×Shots blocked by skaters
- ×Shots that miss the net
- ×Shootout attempts
- ×Empty net goals