Save Percentage Calculator - Multi-Sport
Calculate save percentage for hockey, soccer, lacrosse, water polo. SV% = Saves ÷ (Saves + GA). .920 elite hockey, 72% good soccer. Free calculator.
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For educational and informational purposes only. Verify with a qualified professional.
Save percentage = Saves ÷ (Saves + Goals Against). Hockey: .910+ elite, .920+ Vezina. Soccer: 70%+ good. Lacrosse: .600+ good. Water polo: .500+ good. Hockey SV% is decimal (.920); soccer is percentage (72%). Sport context matters—a .600 in lacrosse differs from .600 in hockey.
Sources: NHL.com, FIFA, US Lacrosse.
Key Takeaways
- • SV% = Saves ÷ (Saves + Goals Against)
- • Hockey: .920 elite, .910+ above average; soccer: 72% good
- • Lacrosse .600 good; water polo .500 good
- • Sport context matters—compare within sport only
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How Does Save Percentage Work?
Formula
SV% = Saves ÷ (Saves + Goals Against). Total shots on goal = saves + goals.
By Sport
Hockey: .910+ elite. Soccer: 70%+ good. Lacrosse: .600+ good. Water polo: .500+ good.
Context
Shot quality, defensive systems, and volume vary by sport. Compare within sport only.
Expert Tips
Benchmarks by Sport
| Sport | Elite | Good |
|---|---|---|
| Hockey | .920+ | .910+ |
| Soccer | 75%+ | 70%+ |
| Lacrosse | .65+ | .600+ |
| Water Polo | .55+ | .500+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is save percentage?
SV% = Saves ÷ (Saves + Goals Against). It measures the percentage of shots stopped. Hockey: .910+ elite, .920+ Vezina level. Soccer: 70%+ good. Lacrosse: .600+ good. Water polo: .500+ good.
How is save percentage expressed by sport?
Hockey uses decimal (.920). Soccer uses percentage (72%). Sport context matters—a .600 in lacrosse is different from .600 in hockey. Multi-sport: hockey .910+, soccer 70%+, lacrosse .600+, water polo .500+.
What is a good hockey save percentage?
.920+ is Vezina level. .910+ is elite. .900+ is above average. .890+ is average. Modern NHL average is ~.905. Empty-net goals do not count against SV%.
What is a good soccer save percentage?
70%+ is good for goalkeepers. Top keepers often exceed 75%. Context matters—shot quality and defensive pressure affect SV%. FIFA and league stats track this.
Does sport context matter for save percentage?
Yes. A .600 in lacrosse is good; in hockey it would be poor. Shot volume, shot quality, and defensive systems vary by sport. Compare within sport only.
What sports use save percentage?
Hockey (NHL), soccer (FIFA), lacrosse (US Lacrosse), water polo. Each sport has different benchmarks. Hockey .920 elite; soccer 72% good; lacrosse .600 good.
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Official Data Sources
⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes. Benchmarks vary by sport and era. Official stats from NHL.com, FIFA, US Lacrosse. Not professional advice.