Save Percentage Calculator (SV%) (Hockey)

Welcome to the Save Percentage Calculator, a simple tool to check how well a goalie is performing. Do you like hockey? Or maybe you like football? If you want to measure save percentage in any sport that relies on goalies, this calculator helps you do it easily. As an added bonus, we’ve also added a Goals Against Average (GAA) calculator so you don’t have to look anywhere else to get a complete view of how your favorite goalie is performing.

What is the save percentage?

Save percentage shows how many saves a goalkeeper makes compared to the total shots taken on goal.

A high save percentage means the goalkeeper is preventing the majority of shots from reaching the net. A low save percentage means the goalkeeper is giving up more shots.

This statistic is often seen for goalkeepers and can be seen in football, lacrosse, field hockey, water polo, and any sport that uses a goalkeeper.

How does the save percentage calculator work?

Our save percentage calculator is an online tool that helps you easily check important statistics. It allows you to get instant results by adding total saves and total shots.

Here’s how it works:

• Input Total Saves: Enter the number of shots the goalkeeper stops.
• Input Total Shots: Enter the total number of shots the goalkeeper faces.
• Output Save Percentage: The calculator instantly shows the final percentage based on your inputs.

Formula – How to Calculate Save Percentage

Save Percentage = Saves ÷ Shots on Goal

A “save” is a shot that a goalkeeper prevents from reaching the net.

A “shot” is any attempt that goes toward the net and is stopped by the goalkeeper or ends up in the net. This total does not include blocks or attempts by non-goalkeepers that miss the net or hit the post. Also exclude shootout shots when calculating.

Do not use empty-net shots when looking at goalie stats because the goalie is not on the ice. But you should include empty-net shots when you calculate overall team stats.

Example

A goalie faces 419 shots and turns 388 of them aside.

388 saves ÷ 419 shots = 0.926

This goalkeeper has a save percentage of 0.926.

FAQs

Q1. Why is save percentage an important statistic in hockey?

Save percentage is important because it shows how consistent and reliable a goaltender is when it comes to stopping scoring opportunities. A strong SV% means that the goaltender is turning away the majority of shots, giving the team a strong defense and increasing their overall chances of coming out on top.

Q2. Can a goaltender have a save percentage higher than 100%?

No, it’s not possible. SV% is always between 0% (when no shots are stopped) and 100% (when every shot on target is saved). A perfect 100% shot means that the goaltender keeps every puck out of the net.

Q3. How is save percentage different from goals against average (GAA)?

Both SV% and GAA help measure a goaltender’s performance, but they look at different sides of the picture. SV% shows how many shots a goalkeeper saves out of the total shots, without relating it to minutes played. The GAA tells you how many goals a goalkeeper can score in every 60 minutes, giving a time-based look rather than focusing solely on the number of shots.

Q4. Does a higher save percentage always indicate a better goalkeeper?

A higher SV% usually indicates stronger play, but you shouldn’t judge a goalkeeper based on that alone. You also need to consider the level of competition, the defensive support they face, and how the goalkeeper deals with dangerous scoring opportunities to understand their true overall impact.

Q5. How does penalty shootout performance affect save percentage?

In most major leagues, shootout shots and saves are not counted in SV%. This statistic focuses solely on how a goalkeeper performs during regulation and overtime play.