1. What is Save Percentage?

Save Percentage (Save%) is a statistic used in ice hockey and other sports to evaluate 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 by the goalie
• \( goals \) — Number of goals allowed by the goalie

Explanation: The formula calculates the ratio of saves to total shots faced (saves plus goals allowed), then converts it 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 professional goalies typically having save percentages between .900 and .930 (90% to 93%).

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of saves and goals allowed. Both values must be non-negative integers, and the sum must be greater than zero (you can't have a save percentage with no shots faced).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good save percentage in hockey?
A: In professional hockey, a save percentage above .915 (91.5%) is generally considered good, while anything below .900 (90%) is typically below average.

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

Q3: Why multiply by 100 in the formula?
A: The multiplication converts the decimal ratio (e.g., 0.925) to a more intuitive percentage format (92.5%).

Q4: Can save percentage be greater than 100%?
A: No, since you can't have more saves than total shots faced, the maximum possible save percentage is 100%.

Q5: How many games should be used for meaningful save percentage?
A: Save percentage can fluctuate in small samples. Typically, 20-30 games are needed for a reliable evaluation of a goalie's performance.