1. What is Save Percentage?

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

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the save percentage formula:

Where:

• \( Saves \) — Number of shots successfully stopped by the goalie
• \( Shots\ on\ Goal \) — Total number of shots directed at the net

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of total shots on goal were saved by the goaltender.

3. Importance of Save Percentage

Details: Save percentage is one of the most important statistics for evaluating goaltender performance. Higher percentages indicate better performance, with professional goalies typically ranging from 90% to 93%.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of saves and total shots on goal. Both values must be positive integers, with shots on goal greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's considered a good save percentage?
A: In professional hockey, 0.915 (91.5%) is average, 0.920 (92%) is good, and 0.930 (93%) is excellent.

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

Q3: Can save percentage be over 100%?
A: No, since it's impossible to save more shots than were actually taken, the maximum is 100%.

Q4: How does this differ from goals against average (GAA)?
A: GAA measures goals allowed per game time, while save percentage measures the proportion of shots stopped.

Q5: Should this be used alone to evaluate goalies?
A: No, it should be considered alongside other metrics like GAA, quality starts, and advanced analytics for complete evaluation.