Save Percentage Calculator
Find a goalie's save percentage from saves and goals.
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How it works
Save percentage is the key measure of a goalkeeper's effectiveness, and this calculator computes it. You enter the number of saves and the number of goals against, and it returns the save percentage and the total shots faced. The percentage is saves divided by total shots on goal, where total shots equals saves plus goals allowed, times 100. It represents the proportion of shots on target that the goalie stops, so a save percentage of 90 percent means the goalie saved nine of every ten shots faced. This statistic is central in ice hockey, where it is often written as a decimal like .920, and in soccer and other goal-based sports. It is generally a fairer measure of goalkeeping than goals against alone, because it accounts for how many shots the goalie faced: a goalie who allows three goals on 40 shots performed better than one who allowed three on 15. In professional hockey, a save percentage around .910 to .920 is typically considered good, and elite goalies exceed that. Coaches, analysts, and fans use it to evaluate and compare goalkeepers across games and seasons. Note it counts only shots on goal, not shots that miss the net, and does not weight shot difficulty, which advanced metrics attempt to capture. Enter the saves and goals against to find the save percentage.
Save% = saves / (saves + goals against) × 100
Save percentage is the number of saves divided by the total shots faced, which is saves plus goals against, multiplied by 100. It measures the share of shots on goal that the goalkeeper stops. A higher save percentage indicates a more effective goalie.
Source:Sports statistics
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How to use this calculator
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Enter your values
Enter saves and goals against.
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Frequently asked questions
How is save percentage calculated?
Divide the number of saves by the total shots faced, which is saves plus goals against, then multiply by 100. For example, 27 saves and 3 goals against is 27 divided by 30, or a 90 percent save percentage. The calculator also shows the total shots faced from your inputs.
What is a good save percentage?
In professional ice hockey, a save percentage around .910 to .920, meaning 91 to 92 percent, is generally considered good, with elite goalies exceeding it. Standards differ by sport and level. Because it depends on shot volume and quality, compare save percentages within the same league and era for meaningful context.
Why is save percentage better than goals against?
Goals against alone ignores how many shots a goalie faced, so a goalie behind a weak defense who faces many shots is penalized unfairly. Save percentage accounts for shot volume by measuring the share of shots stopped, giving a fairer picture of goalkeeping performance independent of the team's defensive workload.
Does save percentage count shots that miss the net?
No. Save percentage is based only on shots on goal, those that would have scored without a save, which equal saves plus goals against. Shots that miss the net or are blocked by other players are not counted. This keeps the statistic focused on the goalie's direct role in stopping shots on target.
Does it account for shot difficulty?
No. Basic save percentage treats every shot equally, whether an easy long-range shot or a difficult close-range chance. Advanced metrics like goals saved above expected attempt to weight shot quality, giving more credit for stopping high-danger chances. This calculator computes the standard save percentage, a widely used and straightforward measure.