Save percentage (often known by such symbols as SV%, SVP, PCT) is an ice hockey and lacrossestatistic that represents the percentage of shots on goal a goaltender stops. It is calculated by dividing the number of saves by the total number of shots on goal.
Although the statistic is called "save percentage", it is given as a decimal. Thus, .933 means a goaltender saved 93.3 percent of all shots he (or she) faced. National Hockey League goaltenders typically have a save percentage above .900, and National Lacrosse League goaltenders typically have a save percentage above .750.
Save percentage applies to baseball pitchers, particularly closers. This is the quotient of the number of successful saves and the number of save opportunities.
