Save Percentage Calculator
Definition of Save Percentage:
Save Percentage in hockey measures the efficiency of a goaltender, calculated as the proportion of shots on goal that are successfully saved.
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What is the save percentage for a goaltender who has made saves on shots against?
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What is the save percentage for a goaltender who has made saves on shots against?
Formula Explanation of Save Percentage Calculator:
The formula for calculating Save Percentage is: Number of Saves / Shots Against. This formula provides the percentage of shots that the goaltender successfully stops.
Detailed Explanation of Save Percentage Calculator:
Save Percentage provides insight into a goaltender's ability to stop shots, regardless of how many they face. A higher save percentage indicates a more efficient goaltender. This stat is particularly useful for comparing goaltenders who face different volumes of shots. In the modern NHL, even small differences in save percentage can be significant, as the difference between an average and elite goaltender might be just a few percentage points.
Importance of Save Percentage Calculator:
This stat is crucial for evaluating goaltender performance. It's often considered more indicative of a goaltender's skill than goals against average, as it accounts for the volume of shots faced. A consistently high save percentage is a key indicator of an elite goaltender.
Historical Use of Save Percentage Calculator:
Save Percentage has been a standard statistic in hockey since the 1980s, becoming one of the primary metrics for evaluating goaltender performance.
Historical Context of Save Percentage Calculator:
Save Percentage has become increasingly important in goaltender evaluation over the past few decades. As hockey analytics have advanced, variations like Even Strength Save Percentage and High Danger Save Percentage have been developed to provide more context.
Limitations of Save Percentage Calculator:
While useful, Save Percentage doesn't account for the quality of shots faced, defensive support, or situational factors like power plays. It also doesn't differentiate between different types of shots or scoring chances.
Example of Save Percentage Calculator:
If a goaltender makes 1000 saves on 1087 shots against, their Save Percentage would be calculated as follows: 1000 / 1087 = 0.920 or 92.0%.
Famous Examples of Save Percentage Calculator:
Dominik Hasek holds the NHL record for the highest single-season Save Percentage at .937, set in the 1998-99 season (minimum 25 games played).
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is considered a good Save Percentage in the NHL?
In the modern NHL, a Save Percentage of .910 is considered average, .920 is very good, and anything above .930 over a full season is excellent.
How does Save Percentage relate to Goals Against Average?
While related, Save Percentage is often considered a better indicator of goaltender performance as it accounts for the number of shots faced. A goaltender can have a good Save Percentage but a high Goals Against Average if they face many shots.
Can Save Percentage be misleading?
Yes, in some cases. A goaltender facing mostly low-danger shots might have a high Save Percentage without necessarily performing better than a goaltender facing more high-danger chances.