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 goaltender successfully stops.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the save percentage formula:

Where:

• \( saves \) — Number of saves made by the goaltender
• \( shots \) — Total number of shots faced by the goaltender

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of shots the goaltender successfully saved out of all shots faced.

3. Importance of Save Percentage

Details: Save percentage is a key metric for evaluating goaltender performance. A higher percentage indicates better performance. Professional goaltenders typically have 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 valid (saves cannot exceed shots, shots must be greater than zero).

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, with elite goaltenders often achieving .920 or higher.

Q2: Does save percentage account for shot quality?
A: No, basic save percentage doesn't account for shot difficulty. Advanced metrics like high-danger save percentage provide more context.

Q3: How is save percentage different from goals against average?
A: Save percentage measures efficiency (percentage of shots stopped), while goals against average measures how many goals are allowed per game.

Q4: Can save percentage exceed 100%?
A: No, since it's impossible to make more saves than shots faced, save percentage cannot exceed 100%.

Q5: Is this calculation used in other sports?
A: Yes, similar calculations are used in soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey to evaluate goalkeeper performance.