1. What is Save Percentage?

Save Percentage (Save%) is a statistic used primarily in hockey and other sports to measure a goaltender's performance. It represents the percentage of shots on goal that the goaltender successfully saves.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Save Percentage formula:

Where:

• \( saves \) — Number of shots successfully saved
• \( shots \) — Total number of shots faced

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

3. Importance of Save Percentage

Details: Save percentage is a key metric for evaluating goaltender performance. Higher percentages indicate better performance, with professional goaltenders typically having save percentages above 90%.

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?
A: In professional hockey, a save percentage above 0.915 (91.5%) is generally considered good, while anything above 0.925 (92.5%) is excellent.

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 percentage of shots saved, while GAA measures goals allowed per 60 minutes of play.

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

Q5: Is save percentage used in sports other than hockey?
A: Yes, similar metrics are used in soccer, lacrosse, water polo, and other sports with goaltenders.