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Hockey Save Percentage and GAA Calculator

SV% = saves / shots; GAA = goals · 60 / minutes played.

Compute a goaltender's save percentage and goals-against average from saves, goals allowed and minutes played. SV% = saves / shots; GAA = goals · 60 / minutes. Elite NHL goalies post SV% > 0.920 and GAA < 2.50.

Marcus Laurent By Marcus Laurent
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Formula

SV% = saves / (saves + goals); GAA = goals · 60 / minutes.

In depth

Compute a goaltender's save percentage and goals-against average from saves, goals allowed and minutes played. SV% = saves / shots; GAA = goals · 60 / minutes. Elite NHL goalies post SV% > 0.920 and GAA < 2.50.