1. What Is Save Percentage?

Save percentage is a statistic used in ice hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer to measure a goaltender's performance. It represents the percentage of shots on goal that the goalie successfully saves.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the save percentage formula:

Where:

• \( \text{saves} \) — Number of saves made by the goalie
• \( \text{shots} \) — Total number of shots faced by the goalie

Explanation: The formula calculates the ratio of saves to total shots, then multiplies by 100 to convert to a percentage.

3. Importance Of Save Percentage

Details: Save percentage is a key metric for evaluating goaltender performance. Higher percentages indicate better performance, with elite goaltenders typically maintaining save percentages above 90% in ice hockey.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of saves made and total shots faced. Both values must be non-negative integers, and saves cannot exceed shots.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is considered a good save percentage?
A: In professional ice hockey, a save percentage above .915 is generally considered good, while anything above .925 is elite.

Q2: Does save percentage account for shot quality?
A: No, basic save percentage treats all shots equally. Advanced metrics like expected goals against (xGA) attempt to account for shot quality.

Q3: How does save percentage differ from goals against average?
A: Save percentage measures efficiency (percentage of shots stopped), while goals against average measures the number of goals allowed per game.

Q4: Can save percentage be greater than 100%?
A: No, since saves cannot exceed total shots faced, save percentage cannot exceed 100%.

Q5: Is this calculation used in sports other than hockey?
A: Yes, similar calculations are used in soccer, lacrosse, and other sports with goalkeepers, though the typical values differ by sport.