Enter a goalie's shots on goal and goals allowed (or total saves) to calculate their save percentage (SV%). You'll get the save percentage as both a decimal and a true percentage, plus a visual breakdown of saves vs. goals — the key stat used to evaluate any hockey goalie's performance.
Save Percentage (SV%)
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SV% as Decimal
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Total Saves
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Goals Allowed
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Save percentage is calculated using the formula: SV% = Saves ÷ Shots on Goal. First, subtract goals allowed from total shots to get saves, then divide saves by total shots. For example, if a goalie faced 35 shots and allowed 3 goals, they made 32 saves — giving an SV% of 32 ÷ 35 = 0.9143, or 91.43%.
In the NHL, a save percentage above .915 (91.5%) is generally considered good, while .920 or higher is considered excellent. Elite goaltenders often post SV% figures above .925 over a full season. Anything below .900 is typically below average at the NHL level.
Save percentage can be expressed either way. A decimal form like 0.9143 and a percentage form like 91.43% represent the same value. The NHL and most professional leagues traditionally display it as a decimal (e.g., .914), while recreational leagues may use the percentage format.
No. Empty net goals — scored when the goalie has been pulled — are not counted against a goalie's save percentage. Since the goalie is not in net to make a save, these goals are tracked separately and excluded from the SV% calculation.
A shot on goal is any shot attempt that either goes into the net for a goal or is stopped by the goalie. Shots that miss the net, hit the post or crossbar, or are blocked by a skater before reaching the goalie do not count as shots on goal.
No. A puck that hits the crossbar or post does not count as a shot on goal because it neither entered the net nor required a save by the goalie. Only shots that the goalie actually stops or that result in a goal are counted.
Save percentage measures the proportion of shots a goalie stops, regardless of how many shots they face. Goals against average (GAA) measures how many goals a goalie allows per 60 minutes of play. SV% is generally considered a better indicator of goalie quality because it accounts for shot volume, whereas GAA can be influenced heavily by team defense.
Beyond save percentage, goalies should track Goals Against Average (GAA), Quality Starts (games with an SV% above league average), high-danger save percentage, and shutouts. Advanced metrics like Goals Saved Above Average (GSAA) provide an even deeper picture of goalie performance relative to peers.