Enter your goalie's total saves and shots faced to calculate their save percentage (SV%) and goals against average (GAA). You can also add minutes played to get a complete picture of goaltender performance — the same stats used in the NHL.
Save Percentage (SV%)
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SV% (as percentage)
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Goals Allowed
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Goals Against Average (GAA)
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Save percentage (SV%) is a statistic that measures the ratio of shots saved by a goaltender to the total shots faced. It reflects how effective a goalie is at preventing goals. It is expressed either as a decimal (e.g., 0.9079) or as a percentage (e.g., 90.79%).
The formula is: SV% = Saves ÷ Shots Faced. For example, if a goalie made 276 saves out of 304 shots, the save percentage is 276 ÷ 304 = 0.9079, or about 90.79%. This is the same formula used by the NHL.
In the NHL, a save percentage above .910 (91%) is generally considered good. Elite goaltenders often post SV% figures above .920. A SV% below .900 typically indicates below-average performance at the professional level.
GAA measures the average number of goals a goalie allows per 60 minutes of play. The formula is: GAA = (Goals Allowed ÷ Minutes Played) × 60. A lower GAA indicates better goalie performance. NHL starters typically have a GAA between 2.00 and 3.00.
Save percentage measures the proportion of shots stopped, while GAA measures how many goals are allowed per 60 minutes. SV% is generally considered a better indicator of goalie performance because GAA is influenced by how many shots a team faces — a goalie on a defensive team may have a lower GAA without necessarily being a better goalie.
Most analysts prefer save percentage as a more reliable measure of goaltender quality because it accounts for shot volume. A goalie who faces 40 shots and allows 3 goals has a lower SV% than one who faces 20 shots and allows 2 goals, even though the GAA may look similar. Together, both stats give a fuller picture.
No. Empty net goals are not counted against a goalie's save percentage or GAA in official NHL statistics. Since the goalie is not on the ice, those shots are excluded from the calculation entirely.
A shot on goal is any shot that would have entered the net if not stopped by the goalie — including shots that are saved or that result in a goal. 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.